Calgary, Alberta – TheNewswire - May 11, 2023 - VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc. (TSXV:VIP) (“VIP” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement, through the issuance of 2,550,800 units (each a “Unit”) at a price of $0.25 per Unit for gross proceeds of $637,700 (the “Offering”).

Each Unit will be comprised of one (1) common share in the capital of the Corporation (an “Offered Share”) and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each full warrant is referred to as, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one (1) common share in the capital of the Corporation (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of $0.50 per share, on or before the date that is two (2) years from the Closing Date.

Certain management and directors participated in the placement for a total of $159,500 which equates to 638,000 units.

An aggregate of $5,400 and 21,600 Units were issued as compensation to certain finders (“Broker Warrants”).

The funds raised from this placement are to be used for general working capital.

All securities issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation.

Related Party Transaction

The involvement of management in the Offering are "related party transactions" within the meaning of MI 61-101 and the Company is relying on the exemptions in sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(b) (Issuer Not Listed on Specified Markets and Fair Market Value Not More Than $2,500,000, respectively) of MI 61- 101 in connection with such transactions, as the Company is not listed on a specified market and the aggregate fair market value of such transactions does not exceed $2,500,000, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101.

Early Warning Requirements

Randy Jennings and Theresa Jennings, insiders of the Company, acquired common shares of the Company in connection with the Offering requiring disclosure pursuant to the early warning requirements of applicable securities laws.

Immediately prior to the Offering, Randy Jennings owned and exercised control over an aggregate of 2,551,020 common shares, 67,000 Warrants, and 50,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company representing an interest of approximately 14.1% of the issued and outstanding voting securities of the Company on a non-diluted basis and 14.7% of the issued and outstanding securities of the Company assuming conversion of the options and exercise of the Warrants.

As a result of the Offering, Randy Jennings will own and exercise control over an aggregate of 2,671,020 common shares, 127,000 Warrants, and 50,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company representing approximately 13.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities of the Company on a non-diluted basis and 13.7% of the issued and outstanding securities of the Company, assuming conversion of the options and exercise of the Warrants.

Immediately prior to the Offering, Theresa Jennings owned and exercised control over an aggregate of 2,550,247 common shares, 67,000 Warrants, and 50,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company, representing an interest of approximately 14.1% of the issued and outstanding voting securities of the Company on a non-diluted basis and 14.7% of the issued and outstanding securities of the Company assuming conversion of the options and exercise of the Warrants.

As a result of the Offering, Theresa Jennings will own and exercise control over an aggregate of 2,670,247 common shares, 127,000 Warrants, and 50,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company representing approximately 13.0% of the issued and outstanding voting securities of the Company on a non-diluted basis and 13.7% of the issued and outstanding securities of the Company, assuming conversion of the options and exercise of the Warrants.

The Investors acquired the Units for investment purposes only and intends to review their holdings on a continuing basis and such holdings may be increased or decreased in the future. A copy of the Form 62- 103F1 – Early Warning Report filed in connection with this disclosure may be found on www.SEDAR.com.

About VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc.

VIP delivers sports betting, casino games and poker through its VIP Bets platform. In addition, it has recently launched its Free to Play platform, VIPFree2Play. The Company has plans to continue to expand its offering to the gaming industry. Since 2016, VIP has handled approximately $150,000,000 in wagers through its licensed online gaming services.

For further information please visit www.vipentertaingroup.com or contact:

VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc.

Joel Donais, Chief Executive Officer

Email: joel@vipentertaingroup.com

Phone: +1-587-436-5635

Neither the TSXV 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.

This news release contains certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results, developments, performance or achievements that VIP anticipates or expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the forgoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, including expectations and assumptions concerning the acquisition of the United Kingdom Remote Gaming License and the Company’s growth plan. While VIP considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative, tax and regulatory developments. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive and other risks set out in public disclosure recorded and filed under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. For more information on the risk, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause anticipated opportunities and actual results to differ materially, please refer to the public filings of VIP Entertainment Technologies which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect our expectations as of the date hereof, and thus are subject to change thereafter. VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.