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NTN Communications, Inc.
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                      NTN'S CHAIRMAN AND CEO WILL NOT RENEW
                           EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IN 2006


CARLSBAD,  CA,  December 20, 2005 -- NTN  Communications,  Inc.  (Amex:  NTN), a
leader in interactive  entertainment  offerings on major interactive  platforms,
announced  today that  Stanley  Kinsey,  its  Chairman and CEO, has informed the
board of  directors  that it should  begin a search for a new CEO as he will not
seek renewal of his  employment  contract  when it expires on February 28, 2006.
The board will  immediately  commence a search for a CEO,  and Mr.  Kinsey  will
remain in the chief  executive  position  until a  permanent  or interim  CEO is
named.

"The timing is right for a transition," said Kinsey,  "as NTN is on solid ground
and better  positioned  financially  and  strategically  than at any time in its
history.  I thank all the  employees  of NTN who have given so much to put this
company in an excellent position for further growth."

Lead outside director Barry Bergsman stated,  "We are disappointed,  but respect
Stan's  decision.  The company  appreciates his stewardship  over the past seven
years, as his dedication and efforts have revitalized the company. This year has
produced  record  sales  in  our  core  business  of  iTV  Hospitality   Network
subscriptions  and we were  cash-positive  and  profitable  in our  most  recent
quarter.  Going  forward,  we are now poised to  exploit  our  capabilities  and
resources in a number of exciting  growth areas.  We thank Stan for his tireless
efforts in bringing the company to this point."

About NTN Communications
Based in Carlsbad, CA, NTN Communications, Inc. is the parent corporation of the
NTN Hospitality  Technologies(TM)  division and Buzztime Entertainment,  Inc., a
subsidiary.  The NTN  Hospitality  Technologies  segment,  which  focuses on the
out-of-home hospitality industries, is comprised of the NTN/Buzztime interactive
Television (iTV) Network,  NTN Wireless  Communications,  Inc., and NTN Software
Solutions,   Inc.  Buzztime  Entertainment,   Inc.  produces  Buzztime(R),   the
play-along games channel,  live sports  prediction games such as QB1(R) and many
other games that allow one or many  players to  participate.  In addition to the
NTN/Buzztime iTV Network,  Buzztime's games are available on cable TV, satellite
TV, mobile phones and plug-n-play home versions.  For more  information,  please
see www.ntn.com.

Except for  historical  information  contained  herein,  this  release  contains
forward-looking  statements which reflect  management's  current views of future
events  and  operations,  including,  but not  limited to future  expansion  and
distribution  of  product  and  service  lines  which are  subject  to risks and
uncertainties  including  the risks of  changing  economic  conditions,  product
demand and market  acceptance.  Other  important  factors  that may cause actual
results to differ materially from the  forward-looking  statements are discussed
in the "Risk  Factors"  section and other  sections of NTN's Form 10-K/A for the
year ended December 31, 2004,  which is on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.  NTN does not  undertake  to  publicly  update or revise  any of its
forward-looking  statements  even if new  information or future events show that
the indicated results or events will not be realized.

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