PokerTek reports new distribution network

ATTHEWS, North Carolina -- (PRESS RELEASE) --PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEK) announces a comprehensive distribution network for Heads-Up Challenge(TM) World Series of Poker Edition, its new arcade-style heads-up poker table that allows players to battle each other in Texas Hold'em poker for entertainment purposes.

This network enables PokerTek to place Heads-Up Challenge units by partnering with leading distributors in the Amusement industry. "This product is the most innovative product I've seen introduced to the industry in years," said Jon Brady, Chairman of the American Amusement Machine Association and Vice President and Secretary of Brady Distributing Company. "With the popularity of poker and the incredible design of this game, we are anxious to get it out to our customers and rejuvenate the market. This product is truly a breath of fresh air."

"We performed extensive research, signing the top distributors in North America, and securing the leading distributors internationally. We are confident that their expertise will lead to a successful product rollout," said James Crawford, President of PokerTek. "Heads-Up Challenge World Series of Poker Edition is a fun game that people love to play. This elite collection of distributors will give us the broadest reach, and enable players everywhere to enjoy this revolutionary new product."

PokerTek's domestic distributors for Heads-Up Challenge include:

• American Vending Sales
• Betson Distributing
• Brady Distributing Company
• C.A. Robinson & Co.
• Greater Southern Distributing
• H.A. Franz and Co.
• Lieberman Companies
• Mountain Coin Distributing
• Shaffer Distributing Company