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GLI Approval commercializes innovative new offerings MATTHEWS, N.C., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc., (Nasdaq: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker, announced today that PokerPro version 2.1 has been approved by Gaming Laboratories International, clearing the way for several new exciting features that will enhance the automated poker experience for players and operators alike. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080828/CLTH082LOGO...

HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Families and individuals without health insurance, youths seeking to develop character and leadership skills, young women in crisis, and people afflicted with Lou Gehrig's disease - these are among the many beneficiaries of James Madison head football coach Mickey Matthews' selection as the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year. Coach Matthews and Liberty Mutual will present eight local charities and the James Madison Alumni Association with a...

MATTHEWS, N.C., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080828/CLTH082LOGO ) Significantly Improved Financial Results -- Revenues increased 117% for the quarter and 260% year-over-year -- Operating expenses declined 16% for the quarter and 8% year-over-year -- Net loss improved 46% for the quarter and...

MATTHEWS, N.C., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTEK) expects to release its fourth quarter 2008 financial results after the close of trading on Thursday, February 19, 2009. A webcast conference call will be held on that same day at 5:00 p.m. EST for management to discuss the company's fourth quarter 2008 performance. Chris Halligan, Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Roberson, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. (Logo:...

MATTHEWS, N.C., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc., (Nasdaq: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software announced that it has completed the sale of its Auction Rate Securities for $3.9 million, 100% of PokerTek's cost basis in these investments, plus accrued interest. In connection with the sale, PokerTek also liquidated its outstanding loan balance with UBS Financial Services, Inc. in the amount of $2.9 million plus...

MATTHEWS, N.C., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc., (Nasdaq: PTEK), the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, and Aristocrat Technologies Limited, a world leader in slot machine gaming technology, announced the extension of their worldwide distribution agreement today. The agreement provides Aristocrat with the exclusive right to distribute PokerTek's award winning PokerPro gaming products outside of North America for a period...

MSNBC President Phil Griffin says he hopes former Hardball host Chris Matthews will stay with the U.S. TV network to host the political series. Griffin said while Matthews has been rumored to be considering a possible U.S. Senate run in his native Pennsylvania, he is confident the political pundit will remain with Hardball, The Hollywood Reporter said Friday. I've talked to Chris. I think he's going to be here for a long time, Griffin said. I want him to be here for a long time. Neither...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- James Madison coach Mickey Matthews was named the 22nd winner of the Eddie Robinson Award last night at The Sports Network's Football Championship Subdivision Awards Banquet, held at the Chattanooga Marriott on the eve of the NCAA Division I Football Championship title game. Matthews is the first two-time winner of the Robinson Award, which is presented annually to the top coach in FCS. Matthews also won the Robinson Award in 1999, his first...

Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards received the Walter Payton Award Thursday, an honor that goes to the top small college player of the year. James Madison Coach Mickey Matthews was given the Eddie Robinson Award. The awards were handed out at the banquet held each year on the eve of the NCAA Division I championship game. Montana will meet Richmond Friday in Chattanooga for the national title. Edwards ran for 941 yards and 11 touchdowns this season while completing 64 percent of...

MATTHEWS, N.C., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce the installation of four PokerPro(R) tables at Boomtown Casino & Hotel in Bossier City, Louisiana. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080828/CLTH082LOGO ) The installation is notable because it is the first time that poker has been offered at Boomtown Bossier City, which is the closest...