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Electronic Game Card Awarded Product Patents for Europe and Japan

NEW YORK and LONDON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Electronic Game Card, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI) ("EGC"), announced today that it had received patent awards for Europe and Japan for the Electronic GameCard(TM) product and technology. Since 2002, Electronic Game Card, Inc. has filed for an additional 9 patents by territory in regards to the aggregation of multiple technologies to create the unique proprietary product, the Electronic GameCard(TM).

Electronic Game Card, Inc.'s products are based on proprietary technology encompassing a GameCard that allows a player to enjoy a game comprising of multiple windows and characters through displays utilizing a battery cell, pull tag, encrypted inkjet, holographic markings and information window in a card form approximately 2 millimeter in thickness. The company has identified numerous applications for this now patented technology and manufacturing process with initial focus on the sales promotion market, casinos and gaming as well as the state and national lottery sectors. In addition the company is using its unique knowledge in this market place to build value by developing additional products and in turn creating additional proprietary IP that the company will protect with patents in all accessible markets.

An example of this strategy is evidenced by the fact that Electronic Game Card, Inc. recently announced that it will be entering two additional markets in 2008. These markets are the educational toys and games market and the sports collectables market, where the company will be launching its unique product with additional proprietary IP that it is developing through its established research and development programme.

The company continues to build out its proprietary market position for its products and technology, given the Company's recent security approval by Gaming Laboratory International (GLI), its NIGC Indian gaming Class II Gaming approval and the announcement of today's patent award, and continuing new product and markets development.

Yvonne L. Zappulla Managing Director Grannus Financial Advisors, Inc. 212-681-4108 yvonne@grannusfinancial.com or Roger Holdom Electronic Game Card, Inc. +44 207 451 2480 investor.relations@electronicgamecard.com

About Electronic Game Card, Inc.

Electronic Game Card, Inc., (OTCBB: EGMI), develops, produces and markets innovative games to the promotional industry worldwide, casino and lottery. The Company's lead product is the Electronic GameCard(TM), a unique credit card-sized pocket game combining patent-pending proprietary technology of interactive capability with "instant win" excitement. The "Electronic GameCard" can be programmed to suit a variety of gaming and promotion applications.

EGMI's client base is across the $100 billion global market of, sales promotion, gaming and casinos, Indian gaming and state and national lotteries markets. EGMI develops sales and marketing relationships with agents globally and has a technology licensing agreement with a major lottery focused US listed corporation. For further information please visit www.electronicgamecard.com

February 2008, Electronic GameCard(TM) received Gaming Laboratory International approval for security and product robustness. In July 2005, the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) named the Electronic GameCard(TM) as a 2005 Lottery Product of the Year.

Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Company believes that its expectations, as expressed in these statements are based on reasonable assumptions regarding the risks and uncertainties inherent in achieving those expectations. These statements are not, however, guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially. Risk factors are listed in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB and Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE Electronic Game Card, Inc.

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