MATTHEWS, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) , the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in
automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that it has
installed PokerPro at French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Indiana. This is
the first 100% PokerPro poker room in the state.
"PokerPro is a great fit for our casino," said Dale Nachreiner, Director of
Table Games at French Lick Resort Casino. "Our goal was to create an environment
that attracts poker enthusiasts of all skill levels as an addition to being a
full-service destination resort. These tables are fun and interactive, allowing
us to offer live poker in our newly expanded non-smoking venue with a reduced
rake. PokerPro has also created opportunities for employees that have previously
dealt only poker on a full time basis, to work in an expanded live table area
without displacement of any positions."
French Lick Resort Casino offers a destination resort with over 42,000 square
feet of gaming floor space. A newly expanded non-smoking gaming area of over
9,500 square feet, 1335 slot machines, 38 table games and 3 PokerPro tables.
With live entertainment, multiple dining options, two golf courses and two
historic hotels, it is the premier destination resort in southern
Indiana.
About PokerTek:
PokerTek(TM), Inc. (NASDAQ:PTEK) , headquartered in Matthews, NC, develops and
markets PokerPro automated poker tables and related software applications
developed to increase casino revenue and attract new players into poker rooms.
PokerTek entered the amusement space by introducing Heads-Up Challenge(TM), a
heads-up poker table for bars and restaurants that targets adults who play for
amusement only. PokerPro tables are located in the United States, Canada,
Panama, Germany, Bulgaria, Australia, South Africa and several major cruise
lines. For more information, please visit the company's website at
www.pokertek.com or contact Tracy Egan at 704.849.0860 x106.