VIP Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement For Gross Proceeds Of $593,250

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Calgary, Alberta- TheNewswire – April 3, 2024 – VIP Entertainment Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VIP, OTC: VETIF) (“VIP” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“). Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 11,865,000 units (“Units“) at a price of $0.05 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $593,250, subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV“).

Each Unit will comprise of one common share (“Common Share”) of the Company and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (a “Warrant“). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share of the Company at a price of $0.10 per Common Share at any time during the period of 18 months from the date of closing of the Offering. The Company does not intend to list the warrants for trading.

5,043,000 of the Units issued under the Offering is being completed pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (“NI 45-106“), and accordingly, the securities issued under that exemption are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The remaining 6,822,000 Units is being completed under the appropriate exemptions in NI 45-106 and shall be subject to a statutory four month hold period which expires on August 3, 2024.

VIP intends to use the net proceeds raised under the Offering as disclosed in the amended and restated Offering Document related to this Offering, including for expansion of its existing business and general working capital. The Offering Document can be accessed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at https://vipentertaingroup.com/.

The securities issued pursuant to the Offering have not, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons in the absence of U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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, which offers engagement and entertainment tools to users around the world. The Company is focused on a growth through affiliate relationship and networking strategy to increase its core business while keeping its cost of player acquisition at industry low levels. By acquiring customers efficiently and cheaply VIP will be able to keep costs down and margins high. 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:

Randy Jennings – Chief Executive Officer

+1-403-899-9319

randy@vipentertaingroup.com

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) 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 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.sedarplus.ca. 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 which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. 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 disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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