---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-23-000808"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GMBL"
cik: "0001451448"
company_name: "ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2023-01-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T18:42:35.811465+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Esports Entertainment Group CFO resigns; interim CFO appointed

## Summary
- Damian Mathews resigned as COO and CFO effective Dec 31, 2022; no disagreement with company.
- Michael Villani appointed Interim CFO effective Jan 6, 2023, in addition to his role as Financial Controller.
- Villani joined company in 2021 as Financial Controller; previously 18 years at KPMG (Deal Advisory and audit).
- Mathews will continue as a director of the company.
- Villani is a CPA and holds senior accounting roles; no family relationships or disclosable transactions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-000808
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GMBL
- cik: 0001451448
- company_name: ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-01-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451448/000149315223000808/0001493152-23-000808-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451448/000149315223000808/form8-k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Michael Villani was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Effective January 6, 2023, the Company announced the appointment of Michael Villani as the Interim Chief Financial Officer, in addition to his current role as the Financial Controller.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451448/000149315223000808/0001493152-23-000808-index.htm
- Executive change
  Damian Mathews resigned as Chief Financial Officer at ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On December 31, 2022, Damian Mathews resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451448/000149315223000808/0001493152-23-000808-index.htm
- Executive change
  Damian Mathews resigned as Chief Operating Officer at ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chief Operating Officer
  source text: On December 31, 2022, Damian Mathews resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1451448/000149315223000808/0001493152-23-000808-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.