Transactional Waiver is a key regulatory step towards official launch with partner Ocean Casino Resort

Elys Game Technology, Corp. (“Elys” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced today that it has submitted its U.S. Gameboard sports betting platform for certification to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, and has applied for a Transactional Waiver which once approved would permit the Company to begin installation procedures in the state.

The procedures are a vital step in the Company’s partnership through its wholly owned subsidiary, US Bookmaking, with Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.

Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman of Elys Game Technology, commented, “We are continuing to put full measures in place towards our launch with Ocean Casino Resort located in the heart of Atlantic City, and submission of our platform for certification to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement is a key milestone in achieving this objective. Our anticipated entry into New Jersey builds on our multi-pronged revenue strategy of expansion into the traditional casino business, development of the small business sportsbook market, and growth of the mobile i-Gaming market.”

About Elys Game Technology, Corp.

Elys Game Technology, Corp., is a B2B global gaming technology company operating in multiple countries worldwide, with B2C online and land-based gaming operations in Italy. Elys offers its clients a full suite of leisure gaming products and services, such as sports betting, e-sports, virtual sports, online casino, poker, bingo, interactive games and slots in Italy and has operations in five states in the U.S. market. Elys’ vision is to become a global leader in the gaming industry through the development of pioneering and innovative technology.

The Company provides wagering solutions, services online operators, casinos, retail betting establishments and franchise distribution networks. Additional information is available on our corporate website at www.elysgame.com.

Investors may also find us on Twitter @ELYS_gaming.

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