PokerTek Sells 1,000th Heads-Up Challenge Table
Posted: 11-14-2008 : MATTHEWS, N.C.

MATTHEWS, N.C. -- PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce the placement of the 1,000th Heads-Up Challenge(TM) amusement game.

Betson Enterprises sold the 1,000th table, and KSA Vending installed it at The Moon Saloon Tavern in Phoenixville, PA, in October. The owners of KSA Vending, Kim and John Sayers, thought the bar establishment was ideal for Heads-Up Challenge.

"When you walk in the door of The Moon Saloon Tavern, you immediately know you're going to have a good time," said Kim Sayers. "There is an energetic vibe, good bar food, and a wide selection of beer on tap. Heads-Up Challenge was a perfect addition because it provided entertainment for their patrons."

"The initial reaction to this game has been great," said Pamela Barnes, the owner of The Moon Saloon Tavern. "People are having a great time with it. No wonder Heads-Up Challenge has such a good reputation in the industry."

PokerTek introduced Heads-Up Challenge in November 2007, meaning PokerTek hit the 1,000 unit milestone in under one year.

"The instant I was introduced to Heads-Up Challenge, I knew it was going to be a success," raved Bob Turco from Betson's Philadelphia office. "I've been with Betson for ten years, and I have seen a lot of products -- this table is unique."

"We have great distributors and a hard working sales team," commented PokerTek's President James Crawford. "Beyond great domestic distributors like Betson, we've had great performance by Aristocrat in the Australian market, and Starburst Coin has extended our sales into Canada. Sales generated by Cosmic Video Amusements have sky-rocketed across Europe. Thanks to the buzz created by our distributors, operators are eager to place Heads-Up Challenge."

To support distributors and operators, PokerTek's internal sales team has been traveling throughout the US and Europe introducing Heads-Up Challenge worldwide.

"The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and everyone is impressed by the quality of our product," said Zack Luttrell, National Sales Manager for Heads-Up Challenge. "Operators appreciate that we have recently added advanced game play options that attract newcomers, which broadens their audience while also increasing the game's earning potential."

If you are interested in purchasing a Heads-Up Challenge table and need to locate a distributor in your area, please contact HUCSales@pokertek.com.

About PokerTek:
PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK), headquartered in Matthews, NC, develops and markets products for the casino and amusement industries. PokerTek developed PokerPro automated poker tables and related software applications to increase casino revenue, reduce expenses and attract new players into poker rooms by offering interactive poker that is fast, fun and mistake-free. Heads-Up Challenge is a two-player table that allows bars and restaurant patrons to compete head-to-head in various games for amusement purposes, increases earnings for game operators and provides patrons unique and challenging on-site entertainment. Both products are installed worldwide. For more information, please visit www.pokertek.com or contact Laura Petty at 704.849.0860 x106.