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Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Runs First Tournaments on PokerPro

MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that Trump Plaza will commence tournaments on its 12 PokerPro tables starting August 28. Trump Plaza has been running PokerPro cash games since it went live with the tables on June 13.

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"Over the past two months, we've built a strong base of PokerPro players," said Jim Rigot, General Manager at Trump Plaza. "We've had a lot of requests for tournaments, and are pleased to offer them to our players. We have a tournament offering that will rival the best schedules inAtlantic City."

"We opened today, August 28, by offering $18,000 worth of free-rolls over 9 days," said Anthony Spagno, Trump Plaza Casino Manager. "In addition, we're offering two Hold'em tournaments every day and we will even be running a weeklyOmaha tournament on Thursdays."

From August 28 - September 5th, players are invited to play in twice daily $1000 free-rolls each day at noon and 8pm. Starting September 6th, a full tournament schedule will be in effect, with daily Hold'em tournaments at 11:30 am ($50+5) and 7:30 pm ($70+7 Friday and Saturday, $50+5 Sunday - Wednesday), and a $50+5Omaha tournament every Thursday at 7:30pm.

"Our players get to name the games they want to play," said Anthony Spagno, Trump Plaza's casino manager. "If you want to have a Pot Limit Omaha game, short-handed games or tournaments for you and your friends, Trump Plaza is the place to be. We can deal what you want, when you want it -- fast and error free." The Trump Poker Room can be contacted by calling 609-441-7908.

All PokerPro tournaments run at Trump Plaza are conducted with the approval of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.

About Trump Plaza:

Towering 39 stories over the center of the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Trump Plaza is one of three Trump resorts inAtlantic City. It is home to some of the world's top entertainers and sporting events, and offers 904 exquisitely appointed rooms, all with ocean and bay views. Donald J. Trump's acknowledged signature of excellence is prominent throughout this five star diamond award-winning hotel. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.

About PokerTek:

PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK), headquartered inMatthews, NC, develops and markets PokerPro automated poker tables and related software applications developed to increase casino revenue, reduce expenses and attract new players into poker rooms. PokerTek entered the amusement space by introducing Heads-Up Challenge, a heads-up poker table for bars and restaurants that targets adults who play for amusement only. PokerPro tables are located inthe United States, Canada,Panama,Germany,Bulgaria,Australia,South Africa and several major cruise lines. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.pokertek.com, or contact Tracy Egan at 704.849.0860 x106.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are made in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, the expected adoption of the PokerPro systems by casinos and other customers and the expected acceptance of the PokerPro systems by players. Our actual results may differ materially from those implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, overall industry environment, customer acceptance of our products, delay in the introduction of new products, further approvals of regulatory authorities, adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation of permits or licenses by regulatory or governmental authorities, termination or non-renewal of customer contracts, competitive pressures and general economic conditions, and our financial condition. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in more detail in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, except as required by applicable laws, and you are urged to review and consider disclosures that we make in the reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission that discuss other factors germane to our business.

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