Hoboken, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2022) - Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Kaitesi Munroe to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Munroe satisfies the criteria for independent directors for the purposes of Nasdaq rules and applicable Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. Her appointment will bring the size of the Board to eight members.

"We are excited to further strengthen and diversify our Board of Directors through the appointment of Kaitesi Munroe, and I am delighted to welcome her to the Company," said Grant Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. "Her extensive knowledge and experience with legislative matters and government affairs will be of critical importance as we expand our iGaming footprint and establish ourselves as the leading provider of technology solutions to the fast-growing and exciting world of real money esports wagering. I am confident that Kaitesi's background makes her a great addition to the Board of Directors, and we are looking forward to benefiting from her perspective."

Kaitesi Munroe has served as a Principal at Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies since 2021. In this role, she provides clients with strategic advice and advocacy in advancing their priorities with elected officials, community leaders, and trade associations.

She also served as a government affairs and social impact associate at The Madison Square Garden Company from 2019 to 2021, and a legislative analyst for the New York State Assembly from 2015 to 2019, during which time she was involved in creating the legislative framework that implemented daily fantasy sports in the state. She holds an MPA from the State University of New York, Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy and a BS from the State University of New York, Buffalo.

About Esports Entertainment Group
Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

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Contact:

Investor Relations Inquires
JCIR
Joseph Jaffoni, James Leahy, Norberto Aja
(212) 835-8500
gmbl@jcir.com

Media Inquiries
Brandon Apter
brandon.apter@esportsentertainmentgroup.com
or
eeg@kcsa.com

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