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.