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ESE Entertainment Announces Grant of Stock Options

Vancouver, British Columbia, October 29, 2025 - ESE Entertainment Inc. ("ESE" or the "Company") (TSX-V: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) announces that a total of 3,000,000 stock options (the "Options") have been granted to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's stock option plan. The Options have an effective grant date of October 28, 2025 and are exercisable for a period of 3 years at a price of $0.13 per share.

1,000,000 of the Options have been granted to directors and officers of the Company and, accordingly, such grant constitutes a related party transaction pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is exempt from the requirements to obtain a formal valuation and minority shareholder approval in connection with the grant of Options to related parties in reliance on the exemptions contained in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, respectively.

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