Esports Entertainment Group's betting site named top iGaming operator ahead of Premier League season launch

Hoboken, New Jersey--(August 9, 2022) - Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) ("EEG" or the "Company") announced today that its iGaming platform SportNation was recognized for having the best UK football odds at the 2022 Bookmaker Awards.

"We are proud of our team at SportNation for being named a top iGaming operator by Better Collective," said Michael Wilson, President of iGaming at Esports Entertainment Group. "We have an exceptional trading team that are worthy recipients of this recognition, given the constant passion, innovation and variety of markets they create and that our customers continue to enjoy. We take great pride in our product and with the start of the 2022-23 Premier League season, along with the World Cup approaching, we'll continue rewarding all bets as well as offering exciting promotions and boosts around key global sporting events."

SportNation offers a full online sports wagering and iGaming product to customers in the UK and Ireland.

"Esports Entertainment Group's iGaming division continues to showcase what sets us apart from our competitors," said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. "The expert trading teams at SportNation and our other betting platforms including Bethard, Lucky Dino, and Vie.bet are proven to offer customers the best odds in the industry."

Better Collective's annual Bookmaker Awards honor the top bookmakers in up to 10 categories in four markets: Denmark, Poland, Sweden, and the UK. The awards are unique in the industry as they use data from bettors to understand what they consider important when choosing a bookmaker.

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/MLS 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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