theScore Appoints Senior Gaming Industry Executive Alvin Lobo as Chief Financial Officer

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX Venture: SCR) (“theScore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of senior gaming industry executive Alvin Lobo as Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect.

Lobo joins theScore from major U.S.-based casino operator Boyd Gaming Corporation, where he served as Vice President of Corporate Finance for three years. Prior to that, he worked with Wynn Resorts as its Director of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations.

John Levy, Founder and CEO of theScore, said: “Alvin’s considerable financial and gaming industry expertise further strengthens our team during a groundbreaking period of growth and expansion for theScore as we prepare to launch our mobile sportsbook. We’re thrilled to secure someone of his caliber to lead our finance team moving forward.”

“This is an exciting time to be joining a leading player in North American mobile sports media and gaming,” said Lobo. “theScore stands alone through its uniquely integrated approach to media and sports betting and I’m looking forward to playing a key role as the Company further grows and expands its core gaming and media businesses.”

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as the term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of this news release.

About Score Media and Gaming Inc.

Score Media & Gaming Inc. creates highly-engaging digital products and content that empower sports fans. Its flagship mobile app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular multi-sport news and data apps in North America, serving millions of fans a month. The Company also creates innovative digital sports experiences through its web, social, and esports platforms, and in December 2018 announced plans to launch a mobile sportsbook in the United States.

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