Elixir Gaming Technologies to Report First Quarter Results on May 13 and Host Conference Call and Webcast

LAS VEGAS & MACAU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:EGT) announced today that it will release its 2008 first quarter financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 and will host a conference call that same day at 4:45 p.m. ET.

The conference call number is 212/231-6005 or 415/247-8544; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. Interested parties may also access the live call on the Internet at www.elixirgaming.com (select “Investor Relations”); please allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software. Following its completion, a replay of the call can be accessed for thirty days on the Internet at www.elixirgaming.com.

About Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc.

Elixir Gaming Technologies Inc. (AMEX:EGT) is a member of Elixir Group, an innovator of gaming technology solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Melco International Development

Limited. Elixir Gaming, in collaboration with Elixir International (which is also a member of Elixir Group), secures long-term contracts to provide comprehensive turn-key solutions to 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, cruise ships and other well-located venues throughout Asia that seek to offer casino gaming products. Elixir International assists the venue and venue owner with the licensing and regulatory process, physical casino design, construction management, slot and game floor design layout, purchases the gaming machines and systems from the industry’s leading gaming equipment suppliers and installs the gaming machines and systems such that the casino is delivered in a fully operational state. Elixir Gaming retains ownership of the gaming machines and systems and receives recurring daily fee of at least 20% of the net gaming win per machine and provides on-site maintenance. The Company has established a strategic presence in the Asia Pacific region with participation contracts in the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam and other Asian markets. For more information please visit www.elixirgaming.com.