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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce its representation of SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) (“SharpLink”) in the successful closing of a $425,000,000 private placement. The transaction, funded through a combination of fiat currency and Ethereum (ETH), was led by Consensys Software Inc. and included participation from a distinguished group of crypto venture capital firms and infrastructure providers. SharpLink’s press release can be read <a href="https://investors.sharplink.com/sharplink-announces-closing-of-425000000-private-placement-led-by-consensys-software-inc-will-become-the-largest-publicly-traded-eth-holder-globally/">here</a>.

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This milestone transaction marks the largest Ethereum treasury strategy ever implemented by a public company, positioning SharpLink at the forefront of digital asset innovation in the capital markets.

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This deal is the second financing Thompson Hine has closed for SharpLink in just over a week; last week, the firm closed on a registered offering for $4.5 million.

<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/faith-l-charles/">Faith L. Charles</a>, corporate transactions &amp; securities partner in New York, co-chair of the firm’s public companies group, and chair of the life sciences practice, led the Thompson Hine team with <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/alexandra-elizabeth-ursino/">Alexandra Elizabeth Ursino</a> (New York; corporate transactions &amp; securities associate).

The team also included partners <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/todd-e-mason/">Todd E. Mason</a> (New York; corporate transactions &amp; securities), <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/j-shane-starkey/">J. Shane Starkey</a> (Cincinnati; executive compensation), and <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/ernest-e-badway/">Ernest E. Badway</a> (New York; business litigation and investment management).

Associates and counsel included, <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/matthew-j-schwartz/">Matthew J. Schwartz</a> (New York; corporate transactions &amp; securities senior managing associate), <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/benjamin-m-russell/">Benjamin M. Russell</a> (New York; corporate transactions &amp; securities counsel), <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/kayla-tzanides/">Kayla Marie Tzanides</a> (New York; corporate transactions &amp; securities managing associate), <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/jaewon-suh/">Jaewon Suh</a> (Cleveland; corporate transactions &amp; securities managing associate), <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/julie-d-honor/">Julie D. Honor</a> (Chicago; corporate transactions &amp; securities counsel), <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/joseph-francis-nunziata/">Joseph Nunziata</a> (New York; corporate transactions &amp; securities associate), and <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/matthew-n-leder/">Matthew N. Leder</a> (Columbus; corporate transactions &amp; securities associate).

About SharpLink Gaming, Inc. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SharpLink is a trusted marketing partner to leading sportsbooks and online casino gaming operators worldwide. Through its iGaming affiliate marketing network, known as PAS.net, SharpLink focuses on driving qualified traffic and player acquisitions, retention and conversions to U.S. regulated and global iGaming operator partners worldwide. SharpLink also owns and operates a portfolio of direct-to-player, state-specific, affiliate marketing websites designed to attract, acquire and drive local sports betting and online casino gaming traffic to its valued partners which are licensed to operate in each respective state. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=W9ILeonphgeKThvkQjszUn2BXLsRrzI0678Ko0AZNkCGzw2YTdtI0jXowzG-pucg2Hnq5Th2NXk28debts4dJsoINmf4ZwvybpUkuZmu6Qc=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.sharplink.com</a>.

<a>About Thompson Hine LLP. </a>Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with more than 400 lawyers in 10 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by the Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit <a href="http://thompsonhine.com/">ThompsonHine.com</a> and <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/innovation/smartpath/">ThompsonHine.com/Innovation/SmartPaTH</a>.

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Faith L. Charles

Associate

Alexandra Elizabeth Ursino

Todd E. Mason

J. Shane Starkey

Ernest E. Badway

Senior Managing Associate

Matthew J. Schwartz

Counsel

Benjamin M. Russell

Managing Associate

Kayla Marie (Scoccola) Tzanides

Jaewon Suh

Julie D. Honor

Joseph Nunziata

Matthew N. Leder

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Thompson Hine LLP Represents SharpLink Gaming in $425,000,000 Ethereum-Focused Private Placement