PokerTek names new CFO

MATTHEWS, North Carolina -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that Mark Roberson has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, a move that strengthens the company's management team during a period of accelerating growth.

"2007 has been a great year for PokerTek. Our casino business is growing and our amusement business is shipping trial units that are performing well," said Chris Halligan, CEO of PokerTek. "As we continue to grow, Mark provides us with precisely what we need in a CFO. He's a seasoned professional with solid financial skills, tremendous business acumen and a strong ability to help lead the company. I'm pleased to have Mark join our team."

Mr. Roberson, 42, joins PokerTek from Baker & Taylor, Inc., a leading distributor of books and entertainment products with revenues in excess of $1.7 billion, where he served as Vice President and Controller and was responsible for all financial reporting and accounting functions. Prior to Baker & Taylor, Mr. Roberson held financial leadership positions at several large manufacturing organizations. He also served as an audit manager with Coopers & Lybrand LLP.

"PokerTek is an exciting opportunity for me," said Mr. Roberson. "The company has great products, a strong team and a bright future."

Mr. Roberson, a Certified Public Accountant, received his MBA from Wake Forest University in 2001 and undergraduate degrees in Economics and Accounting from Southern Methodist University and UNC-Greensboro, respectively. He and his family reside in Matthews, North Carolina.