MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc.
(Nasdaq: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker
tables and related software, is pleased to announce that the company was
highlighted on a segment of CNBC's "Mike on America."
Hosted by renowned Special Features Reporter, Mike Hegedus, "Mike on
America" spotlights innovative and enterprising U.S. companies. The feature,
which aired on Wednesday, November 12th at 2 PM EST, covered PokerTek's two
product lines, PokerPro(R) and Heads-Up Challenge(TM). The piece will be
available for repeat viewing on CNBC.com.
"We're delighted to be part of 'Mike on America'," said Chris Halligan,
CEO of PokerTek. "We have unique and exciting products, and we're glad they
are getting more attention in the market."
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.
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.
