PokerTek, Carnival Corp. Enter Into Five-Year Contract

PokerTek, Inc.

today announced the Company has renewed its contract with Carnival Corporation & plc

through December 2017. "Carnival Corporation & plc has been a great business partner over the past 6 years, and we are pleased to renew and extend our relationship with the world's largest cruise operator," said Mark Roberson, PokerTek's Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to providing passengers aboard Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard and P&O Cruises with exceptional gaming experiences for many years to come." "We have enjoyed a fruitful business partnership with PokerTek over the last several years and look forward to continuing to build on this success," said Paul Jarvis, Vice President of Casino Operations for Carnival Corporation & plc.