PokerTek, Carnival Corp. Sign Deal

17 July 2006

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- PokerTek, Inc., (NASDAQ: PTEK) announced today that the company has signed a three-year contract to provide its PokerPro(TM) electronic poker tables to Carnival Corporation & plc cruise ships.

The initial installation of the PokerPro(TM) table occurred on April 23 on Carnival Cruise Lines' 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory and based on the successful performance of the product, further installations will take place on various Carnival cruise ships as ordered by Carnival and as scheduling allows.

"We are delighted that Carnival recognizes the immediate benefits of the PokerPro(TM) system to both the poker player and the casino operator," said James Crawford, President of PokerTek.

The cruise ship arena is a targeted market segment for PokerTek as cruise ships generally feature entertainment and casino activities. Carnival Cruise Lines operates 21 ships with three on order.

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