Jackpot Buys Out 52 Gaming Royalty

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Jackpot Digital has reached an agreement with 52 Gaming to eliminate all current and future royalty payment obligations through a securities-based settlement. The company will issue 3,000,000 common shares at $0.14 per share and 2,000,000 share purchase warrants, exercisable at $0.14 for five years. This arrangement extinguishes the remaining US$300,000 of the total US$375,000 in royalty payments, with US$75,000 having been previously paid. The securities will include a mandatory hold period per applicable laws, and the transaction requires TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Positive

• Settlement eliminates US$300,000 in remaining royalty payment obligations
• Share issuance price of $0.14 is double the current market price
• Long-term warrants provide potential future capital at fixed price

Negative

• Dilution of existing shareholders through issuance of 3,000,000 new shares
• Additional potential dilution from 2,000,000 warrants if exercised

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2024) - Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ) (TSXV: JJ.WT.C) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (FSE: LVH3) (the "Company" or "Jackpot") announces that pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and 52 Gaming Inc. ("52 Gaming") on February 10, 2021, the parties have entered into an agreement to extinguish all current royalty payments totaling US$375,000, of which US$75,000 has been paid, and all future royalty payments, by issuing 3,000,000 common shares of the Company at the price of $0.14 per share, and 2,000,000 share purchase warrants, exercisable at the price of $0.14 per share for a period of five (5) years. The issuance of securities to 52 Gaming represents a full and final settlement of all the Company's royalty payment obligations to 52 Gaming. All securities that may be issued in connection with the agreement will include a hold period in accordance with applicable securities laws.

President & CEO, Mr. Jake Kalpakian, states, "The strategic acquisition of 52 Gaming almost four years ago has provided intangible benefit and value. Our buy out of the royalty in exchange for securities at double the current share price demonstrates 52 Gaming shareholders' confidence in Jackpot's future."

The foregoing transaction is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Jackpot Digital Inc.

Jackpot Digital Inc. is a software developer and a leading electronic table games manufacturer and mobile gaming provider for the cruise ship industry and regulated casino industry. The Company specializes in multiplayer gaming products, including poker and casino games, which are complemented by a robust suite of backend tools for operators to efficiently control and optimize their gaming business.

For more information on the Company, please contact Jake H. Kalpakian, President and CEO, at (604) 681-0204 ext. 6105, or visit the Company's website at www.jackpotdigital.com.

On behalf of the Board of Jackpot Digital Inc.

"Jake H. Kalpakian"

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Jake H. Kalpakian
President & CEO

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered speculative.

The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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FAQ

What is the value of royalty payments being settled between Jackpot Digital (JPOTF) and 52 Gaming?

The total royalty payments being settled amount to US$375,000, of which US$75,000 has already been paid, leaving US$300,000 to be settled through the securities issuance.

How many shares and warrants is Jackpot Digital (JPOTF) issuing to settle the 52 Gaming royalties?

Jackpot Digital is issuing 3,000,000 common shares at $0.14 per share and 2,000,000 share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.14 per share for five years.

What is the exercise price and duration of the warrants issued by Jackpot Digital (JPOTF) to 52 Gaming?

The warrants are exercisable at $0.14 per share for a period of five years.