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ESE Entertainment Announces Grant of Restricted Share Units

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2025 - ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) ("ESE" or the "Company") announces that, under its equity incentive plan, the Company has approved a grant of 530,000 Restricted Share Units (the "RSUs") to certain Consultants and an Employee of the Company (the "Grantees") effective the 12th day of April 2025.

The RSUs shall vest on April 12, 2026 and all non-vested RSUs shall expire on April 12, 2028. Each vested RSU shall entitle the Grantees to receive one common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Share").

The RSU Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Annual General and Special meeting held on December 6, 2023.

The Grant is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

ESE Entertainment Inc.

Konrad Wasiela

Chief Executive Officer and Director

+1 (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 ecommerce channels, esports teams, and gaming leagues. | www.esegaming.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

ESE Entertainment Inc.

For further information about ESE, please contact:

investors@esegaming.com