Gaming Nation Provides Update on the Closing of the Acquisition by OC Special Opportunities Fund, LP

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - Gaming Nation Inc. (TSX-V: FAN) ("Gaming Nation" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update regarding the closing of the previously announced arrangement (the "Arrangement") pursuant to which OC Special Opportunities Fund, LP (the "Purchaser") will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Gaming Nation (the "Shares"), other than certain Shares held by members of management and the board of directors of the Company, for $0.95 per Share in cash by way of a plan of arrangement.

As announced by the Company on August 17^th, 2017, the shareholder ("Shareholders") vote at the special meeting (the "Meeting") resulted in a positive outcome where approximately 100% of the votes cast by all Shareholders, and approximately 100% of the votes cast by Shareholders other than the Shareholders whose votes were required to be excluded for the purposes of "minority approval" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, were voted in favour of the special resolution approving the Arrangement. Details of the voting results are available under Gaming Nation's profile on SEDAR www.sedar.com.

On August 22, 2017, Gaming Nation applied for and received final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) for approval of the Arrangement.

The Company is pleased to confirm that it has made substantial progress with regard to the closing conditions, and currently the only conditions that remain are regulatory approvals in four jurisdictions. The Purchaser has submitted the required applications in all jurisdictions that are conditions to closing, and the Company is currently awaiting confirmation of the change in control and license transfers.

The Company remains confident the outstanding regulatory approvals that are conditions to closing will be granted and the Arrangement will be consummated. The Company will update shareholders with further information as appropriate.

About Gaming Nation

Gaming Nation Inc. (TSX-V:FAN) provides technology and information platforms to the sports and entertainment industry. The Company's platforms include 5050 Central, an electronic real-time raffle system, BD Sport Group, providing in-stadium betting in the UK football market, and sports information websites Fantasy Guru, Fantasy Guru Elite and Pick Nation.

For more information, visit www.gamingnationinc.com.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements") regarding the proposed transaction including the anticipated completion and timing thereof. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "may", "will", "would", "could", "should", "continue", "goal", "objective", and similar expressions and the negative of such expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Certain information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements"). By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Gaming Nation Inc.'s control. The completion of the Arrangement is subject to a number of terms and conditions, including, without limitation: (i) required shareholder approval, (ii) necessary court approvals, (iii) certain regulatory approvals and (iv) certain termination rights available to the parties under the Arrangement Agreement. These approvals may not be obtained, the other conditions to the transaction may not be satisfied in accordance with their terms, and/or the parties to the Arrangement Agreement may exercise their termination rights, in which case the proposed transaction could be modified or terminated, as applicable. Important risks and uncertainties include global, economic, market and business conditions, the failure to obtain regulatory and other approvals in connection with the transaction or to do so in a timely manner and the failure of any of the parties to satisfy the other conditions to closing of the transaction. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as actual results and developments may differ from those contemplated by the statements. Gaming Nation does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein and in Gaming Nation's other documents filed with Canadian securities regulators.

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

SOURCE Gaming Nation Inc.

Scott Secord, President/CEO, [phone].