ESE Entertainment Qualifies for $2 Million Prize Pool Competition

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 1, 2023 / ESE Entertainment Inc. ("we", "ESE", or the "Company") (TSXV:ESE)(OTCQX:ENTEF) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned esports team, K1CK Esports, has qualified for the Apex Legends ("ALGS") ALGS Season Finale: The 2023 Championship, which has a $2 USD million prize pool.

ALGS is a competition for the popular esport video game Apex Legends, developed by Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA). The game is available on multiple platforms, including Playstation, Xbox, and PC.

ESE CEO, Konrad Wasiela, commented, "The video game Apex Legends is seeing significant growth, and this event is the largest of the year in its respective field. The prize pool is set at $2M USD, which includes $600,000 USD for the 1^st place position. The ALGS Championship will include the highest level of competition between some of the top teams in the world. ESE is excited to be fighting for a significant prize pool and the chance to be crowned the best esports team in Apex Legends."

The event will take place in Birmingham, UK, September 6^th to 10^th, 2023, at the Resorts World Arena (https://www.resortsworldarena.co.uk/).

A full breakdown of the ALGS event is available on the official Apex Legends website.

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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

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