Elys Game Technology Partners with District Hospitality To Expand Restaurant Sportsbooks in Washington, DC

Elys Game Technology, Corp. (“Elys" or the “Company") (Nasdaq:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today announced the agreement to operate the BetDupont, LLC (BetDupont) sportsbook with District Hospitality, LLC (District Hospitality) located at 1813 M St. NW in Washington D.C.

BetDupont, situated in the prestigious Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC, is a chic lounge bar featuring table and cigar service and full-service Mediterranean/American fusion dining experience. The location is heralded as one of Washington’s premiere lounges easily accessible from all areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia.

If successfully licensed, the partnership with District Hospitality would represent the Company’s fourth execution of its restaurant sportsbook solution. Elys launched its small business strategy to place a white label sportsbook in restaurants and bar venues at the Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook in the Adams Morgan area of Washington, DC. The agreement has an initial term of three years from the date of issuance of the license with two possible extensions of 2 years each.

“We are delighted to partner with District Hospitality to operate BetDupont in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC. and look forward to continuing our sportsbook expansion within restaurants and bars in DC and neighboring states over the coming months,” commented Michele Ciavarella, Elys Executive Chairman. “This model puts Elys in the enviable position of being able to scale up rapidly with low incremental installation costs and brings a unique experience to small business entrepreneurs that can leverage their established customer relationships and drive economic opportunities in grass roots businesses.”

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 as well as the District of Columbia 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

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The partnership with District Hospitality would represent the Elys’ (Nasdaq:ELYS) fourth execution of its white label sportsbook in restaurants and bar venues.