Esports Entertainment Group Temporarily Suspends Series A Preferred Stock Dividend

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Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) suspends payment of monthly cash dividend on its outstanding 10% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock to focus on reinvesting capital for long-term success, according to CEO Alex Igelman.

Julians, Malta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2023) - Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLP) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (NASDAQ: GMBLZ) ("Esports Entertainment", "EEG", or the "Company"), a leading, global iGaming company and business-to-business (B2B) esports content and solutions provider, today announced that its Board of Directors has suspended payment of the monthly cash dividend on the Company's outstanding 10% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), commencing with the monthly dividend that would otherwise be payable in December 2023.

Alex Igelman, CEO of Esports Entertainment, stated, "We are temporarily suspending the dividend on our 10% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, as we believe we can effectively reinvest the capital in the business in order to drive the greatest return on capital for shareholders. This is an exciting time for Esports Entertainment, as we execute on our turnaround strategy and position the Company for long-term success. Management and the board of directors will continue to monitor the financial performance of the Company to determine the appropriate time to reinstate the dividend."

The Company has paid the monthly dividend for November 2023 as previously announced on November 3, 2023. In accordance with the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock, unpaid dividends will continue to be accrued.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a global MGA-licensed, "esports-focused" iGaming B2C operator and a US-focused B2B provider of esports solutions. The Company owns and operates the world's leading esport venue management system, currently deployed in over 800 global locations, including more than 100 colleges and universities. The Company's strategy is to capitalize on the multi-billion-dollar market for esports and esports wagering by leveraging its leading position in the industry. The Company is also targeting the rapidly growing market for short-form esports wagerable content, which features competitive, short-cycle head-to-head leagues that are optimized for betting. In addition to its plans to distribute esports content, the Company currently provides B2C-focused wagering through its MGA-licensed suite of brands. For additional information about the Company, please visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These statements relate to future events or to our strategies, targeted markets, and future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including the Company's ability to manage the dividends on its preferred stock. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and those discussed in other documents we file with the SEC, including our ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules and stay listed on Nasdaq, our obligations under our preferred stock outstanding, and our ability to continue as a going concern. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future, unless required by law. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of such Act.

Contact:

Crescendo Communications, LLC
Tel: (212) 671-1021
Email: GMBL@crescendo-ir.com

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FAQ

Why did Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL) suspend its monthly cash dividend?

Esports Entertainment suspended the dividend to reinvest capital in the business for long-term success.

Who is the CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL)?

The CEO of Esports Entertainment is Alex Igelman.

What type of company is Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL)?

Esports Entertainment is a leading global iGaming company and business-to-business (B2B) esports content and solutions provider.

What is the ticker symbol for Esports Entertainment Group, Inc.?

The ticker symbol for Esports Entertainment is GMBL.

Has Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (GMBL) paid the monthly dividend for November 2023?

Yes, the company paid the monthly dividend for November 2023 as previously announced on November 3, 2023.