2022-12-23 | NDAK:GMBL | Announcement | Daily News Byte

Mr. Igelman joins the company as CEO with more than 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. He is a gaming attorney and co-founder of FairP2P and Esports Capital Corp., entities that have been leaders in their respective sectors. Throughout his career, Mr. Igelman has worked in the gambling and gaming industry in various senior management positions. “We are excited to have Alex join the senior leadership team.” He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and a fresh perspective as we move the company forward. We welcome Alex to the company,” said Jan Jones Blackhurst, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

“I am delighted at the opportunity to join the EEG at this important point in its journey and to work alongside someone as experienced and respected as the new Chair, Jan Jones Blackhurst.” The company is taking significant steps to improve its focus on creating a valuable esports brand and is initially looking inward at some of its key assets to drive this process. The company also has some valuable assets and relationships in the esports sector and there is a significant growing domestic esports betting market for the company to take a leading position in . The company will continue to structure its business and financial position to maximize shareholder value. I look forward to bringing my experience to the Company’s leadership and focus on implementing these transformative initiatives,” said Mr. Igelman.

In connection with the appointment of Mr. Igelman as CEO, on December 22, 2022, the Company entered into an employment agreement (“Agreement”), which provides for the granting of ordinary shares and stock options to Mr. Igelman on the effective date of the Agreement, or January 3, 2023. These stock awards are granted as equity incentive awards outside of the Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan. 2020 in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, subject to the commencement of his employment, the Company will assign Mr. Igelman an award of 2,500,000 common shares and 2,500,000 time stock options. Ordinary shares of Mr. Igelmans may not be sold or transferred until the six-month anniversary of the date of award. Stock options Mr. Igelman will vest in equal quarterly installments over a one-year period subject to his continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting dates. Stock awards are subject to the terms of the award agreement setting forth the specific terms of the stock award.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group (NASDAQ: GMBL ) (EEG) is a full-service esports and online betting company. Today, EEG focuses on three verticals: games, igaming and technology. EEG Games provides a wide range of services and infrastructure for businesses to engage esports and gaming communities around the world, including the Esports Gaming League (EGL), which hosts a community of more than 350,000 players on its own EGL.tv tournament platform. EEG iGaming includes numerous award-winning brands covering traditional online sportsbook betting needs as well as a multinational casino operator. EEG Technology is building next-generation platforms, features and services for millennials, Gen Z consumers and brands looking to connect with this demographic. EEG has offices in New Jersey, Estonia, the United Kingdom and Malta. For more information, visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

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