Automated table-game supplier PokerTek, Inc. announced that its board has approved CFO Mark Roberson as the company's new chief executive officer. Roberson, who has been acting CEO since last May, will add the CEO title to his continuing roles as chief financial officer and treasurer.

"As acting CEO, Mark has taken charge of the company's strategy and led an impressive business turnaround over the past nine months," said PokerTek Chairman Lyle Berman. "With Mark at the helm, we have a leader who brings a strong financial orientation along with the broad sales, marketing, operations and process disciplines necessary to effectively grow this business and create value."

"My goal as CEO is simple: to increase PokerTek's recurring revenues while controlling our expenses in order to drive profitable growth and shareholder value," said Roberson. "I am excited about the opportunity to lead PokerTek."

Roberson joined PokerTek as CFO and treasurer in October 2007.

By Staff