Esports Entertainment appoints Jan Jones Blackhurst, former Caesars EVP, to Board

ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

Jan Jones Blackhurst appointed to Board effective May 3, 2022; brings over 20 years of gaming industry experience.
Blackhurst previously served as EVP of Government Relations & Corporate Responsibility at Caesars Entertainment and as Mayor of Las Vegas.
Board size expands to seven members; she also joins the Audit Committee.
Annual director fee of $60,000, payable quarterly, under a new director agreement.
Company describes appointment as key to expanding iGaming and esports wagering operations.

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Janis Jones Blackhurst

Director

GMBL · ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.

Effective: 2022-05-03
Filed: May 4, 2022, 7:59 PM ET

On May 3, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Janis Jones Blackhurst as a member of the Board, (the “Appointment”), effective immediately (the “Effective Date”).

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Janis Jones Blackhurst was appointed as Director at ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On May 3, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ms. Janis Jones Blackhurst as a member of the Board, (the “Appointment”), effective immediately (the “Effective Date”).

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