Mr. Konrad Wasiela reports

EARLY WARNING REPORT: ESE ENTERTAINMENT CEO KONRAD WASIELA ACQUIRES 333,500 SHARES

Konrad Wasiela, chief executive officer and a director of ESE Entertainment Inc., has filed an early warning report, pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 -- The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bids and Insider Reporting Issues. In the five months preceding the date of this press release, Mr. Wasiela directly acquired an aggregate of 333,500 common shares in the capital of the issuer, across 30 individual transactions, through the facilities of the TSX Venture Exchange, with the most-recent acquisition occurring on Jan. 8, 2024. Prior to the series of acquisitions, Mr. Wasiela owned an aggregate of 17,553,233 common shares of the issuer, representing approximately 21.8 per cent of the issuer's issued and outstanding common shares at that time. Mr. Wasiela now owns a total of 17,886,733 common shares of the issuer, representing approximately 22.1 per cent of the issuer's issued and outstanding common shares as at the date hereof. Mr. Wasiela paid between seven cents and 22 cents per share (at an average price per share of 16 cents) for the 333,500 common shares acquired by Mr. Wasiela in the previous five months, for aggregate consideration of $51,580.

Mr. Wasiela's acquisitions of the common shares were made for investment purposes, and Mr. Wasiela intends to increase or decrease his holdings in ESE depending on market conditions and as circumstances warrant.

A copy of the report filed by Mr. Wasiela can be viewed at ESE's SEDAR+ profile or by contacting Mr. Wasiela at 437-826-4012.

About ESE Entertainment Inc.

ESE is a global technology company focused on gaming. The company provides a range of services to leading video game developers, publishers and brands by providing technology, infrastructure and fan engagement services internationally. ESE also operates its own e-commerce channels, e-sports teams and gaming leagues.