SharpLink Gaming, Inc., an online performance-based marketing company serving the U.S. sports betting and iGaming industries, today announced that it will host its Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM Central Time at SharpLink’s corporate headquarters, located at 333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 104, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, and thereafter as it may be adjourned or postponed from time to time.

At the Meeting, stockholders will be asked to approve the following proposals and adopt the following resolutions in connection with the proposals:

Shareholders of record at the close of business on November 12, 2024 (the “Record Date”) are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. It is anticipated that on or about November 19, 2024, the Company shall commence mailing to all stockholders of record, as of the Record Date, the proxy notice, the proxy statement that describes the proposals to be considered at the Meeting and a proxy card. The definitive proxy notice, proxy statement and form of proxy card was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday, November 18, 2024 on Schedule 14A.

The approval of the election of the directors under Proposal 1 requires the affirmative vote of holders of the plurality of the Common Stock (on an as-converted basis, subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below)), represented at the Meeting, in person or by proxy, entitled to vote and voting on the matter. Proposal 2 requires votes cast for the reverse stock split to exceed the votes cast against such proposal. Proposals 3 and 4 require the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of the Common Stock (on an as-converted basis, subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below)), represented at the Meeting, in person or by proxy, entitled to vote and voting on the matter presented for passage. The Beneficial Ownership Limitation is defined in our Certificate of Incorporation as 9.99% of the number of our Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Preferred Stock and warrants held by the stockholder that is subject to such Beneficial Ownership Limitation.

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Our Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the election of each director and the other proposals set forth in this proxy statement.

The primary purpose for the proposal for the reverse stock split, should the Board of Directors choose to effect one, would be to increase the per share price of our Common Stock to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). On July 11, 2024, we received a letter from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications (the “Letter”) indicating that the Company is no longer in compliance with the minimum bid price requirements for continued listing set forth in Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. The rules also provide us a compliance period of 180 calendar days to regain compliance. According to the Letter, we have until January 7, 2025 to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

SharpLink knows of no other matters to be submitted at the Meeting other than as specified in the press release. If any other business is properly brought before the Meeting, the persons named as proxies will vote in respect thereof in accordance with the recommendation of SharpLink’s Board of Directors.

Stockholders can vote either by mailing in their proxy, by Internet, by phone or in person by attending the Meeting. If voting by mail, the proxy must be received by SharpLink’s voting processing agency at least 48 hours prior to the appointed time of the Meeting or at our registered office in Minneapolis, Minnesota at least four (4) hours prior to the appointed time of the Meeting to be validly included in the tally of Common Stock. If voting by Internet or phone, votes must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, December 5, 2024 to be validly included in the tally of the Common Stock voted at the Meeting. If a stockholder elects to attend the Meeting, he or she may vote in person and your proxy will not be used. Detailed proxy voting instructions are provided both in the proxy statement and on the enclosed proxy card.

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The strike at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is continuing as the standoff between management and laborers seeking higher pay and benefits showed no signs of resolution. With no new talks scheduled, the open-ended strike—Nevada’s first of its kind since 2002—continues to disrupt operations just a week before the high-profile Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The Culinary Workers Union, representing roughly 60,000 members across Nevada, is pushing for wage increases and benefit improvements similar to those negotiated at other Las Vegas casinos last year. Approximately 700 workers, including guest room attendants, food servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff, joined the picket lines at Virgin Hotels.

The timing of the strike could have significant implications for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, as the upcoming Formula 1 race is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of fans to the area. However, no new discussions are in sight, with both sides remaining firmly entrenched.

Virgin Hotels described the terms of union agreements reached by other casinos, which included 32% salary increases over five years, as “economically unsustainable.” The company said it is committed to achieving a “reasonable agreement” for its 1710 employees and accused union leadership of refusing to engage in “meaningful negotiations.”

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Union spokesperson Bethany Khan confirmed that no negotiations were scheduled between the parties. To support striking workers, the union is offering $500 per week to those who participate in picketing shifts. The union previously staged a 48-hour job action at Virgin Hotels in May, urging management to agree to a new five-year contract.

Virgin Hotels recently reached a contract agreement with the Teamsters Union, covering 105 employees, including front desk, valet, and call center staff. The Culinary Workers Union’s strike, however, underscores a broader labor push in Nevada’s hotel and casino sector.