Poker Expert and Professional Player David Sklansky Joins PokerTek as Executive Poker Consultant
MATTHEWS, N.C.--(Business Wire)--
PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide
leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to
announce that David Sklansky has joined PokerTek's team as a poker
consultant, who will focus on providing industry expertise and
guidance to further enhance the PokerPro casino product.
Sklansky, a professional poker player and three-time World Series
of Poker bracelet winner, has also authored or co-authored 13 books on
poker and gambling theory.
"I believe this product is truly changing the game," said
Sklansky. "When I look at this platform, functionality and player
benefits, I can't help but see the possibilities. There is just so
much you can do with this technology that is simply not possible at a
manual table."
"We're excited to work with David," said Chris Halligan,
PokerTek's CEO. "His poker experience and technical aptitude make him
an ideal partner for us. We believe he will provide incredible insight
to help take PokerPro to another level."
Sklansky adds, "PokerTek has already ensured that the fundamentals
are there. You can play all of the variations of the most popular
games, and it's working in poker rooms around the world. With
PokerPro, we can give serious poker players new features that will
make the world's greatest card game even better." There are currently
over 200 PokerPro tables installed in licensed casinos and card rooms
worldwide.
About PokerTek, Inc.
PokerTek(TM), Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK), headquartered in Matthews, NC,
develops and markets PokerPro(R) and PokerPro Heads-Up(TM), automated
poker tables and related software applications developed to increase
casino revenue, reduce expenses 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, Macau, Panama, Germany,
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.
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.
PokerTek, Inc.
Tracy Egan, 704-849-0860, ext. 106
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