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HAMDEN, CT. - July 1, 2008 - TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq:TACT), a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction based industries, today announced that it was added to the Russell Microcap^® Index effective June 27, 2008.

Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies, said, "We are pleased that TransAct was added to the Russell Micro Index, which reflects the progress and momentum we have achieved in our business in 2008. We expect our inclusion in this index to generate increased interest and improve our exposure and visibility within the investment community."

The Russell Microcap^® Index measures the performance of the microcap segment of the U.S. equity market. It makes up less than 3% of the U.S. equity market. It includes 1000 of the smallest securities in the small-cap Russell 2000^® Index based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership and it includes the next 1,000 securities. The Russell Microcap Index^® is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the microcap segment trading on national exchanges.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include casino, gaming, lottery, point-of-sale, kiosk and banking. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca^® and Epic product brands. TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit www.transact-tech.com or call 203.859.6800.

CONTACTS:

For TransAct:
Steven DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-859-6810
Stephanie Carrington, 646-536-7017 with The Ruth Group

Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "project" or "continue" or the negative thereof or other similar words. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but are not limited to, customer acceptance and market share gains, both domestically and internationally, in the face of substantial competition from competitors that have broader lines of products and greater financial resources; introduction of new products into the marketplace by competitors; successful product development; dependence on significant customers; dependence on significant vendors; the ability to recruit and retain quality employees as the Company grows; dependence on third parties for sales outside the United States, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; economic and political conditions in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and Asia; marketplace acceptance of new products; risks associated with foreign operations; availability of third-party components at reasonable prices; price wars or other significant pricing pressures affecting the Company's products in the United States or abroad; and risks associated with potential future acquisitions. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no duty to update them to reflect new, changing or unanticipated events or circumstances.