- Players can earn their way in starting November 1st, 2008 at Trump Plaza -
MATTHEWS, N.C., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc., the
industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related
software, is pleased to announce that Trump Plaza's 100% PokerPro(R) Poker
Room will be hosting a $25,000 Freeroll No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Poker
Tournament in December 2008. To qualify for a seat in the $25,000 Freeroll,
players must play a minimum of 60 hours of cash/ring games in Trump Plaza's
Poker Room between November 1st and November 30th.
The Freeroll will be held in Trump Plaza's poker room located in the East
Tower and will begin at 10 AM on December 13th. Each player will begin with
$12,500 in virtual chips. In the event that more than 110 players qualify for
a seat in the tournament, there will be two rounds played on December 13th at
10 AM and 2 PM, with the final round to be held on December 14th at 10 AM. The
first place prize is $10,000.
"By holding this tournament, Trump Plaza is rewarding their loyal players
and providing incentive for newcomers to visit their poker room," said Randy
Kiefer, PokerPro's Account Manager for Atlantic City. "The atmosphere is like
no other in Atlantic City; once players are introduced to Trump Plaza's poker
room, they are sure to become regulars."
"We've got a great set-up for poker players at Trump Plaza," said
Nathaniel Hulton, Poker Room Manager for Trump Plaza. "We have a $3 rake cap
and one of the nicest poker rooms in town. If you're an AC regular and you
haven't visited us, I strongly encourage you to come to the room and let me
personally show you what we have to offer."
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 the company's website at www.PokerTek.com or contact
Laura Petty at 704.849.0860 x106.
About Trump Plaza:
Towering 39 stories over the center of the world-famous Atlantic City
Boardwalk, Trump Plaza is one of the three Trump resorts in Atlantic 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.
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.
