Exhibit Press release


11.21am EST NEW YORK, LONDON (31st January, 2006) Electronic Game Card, (OTCBB:
EGMI), the US rewards based games company, today announces that health concerns
have forced John Bentley to stand down as President and CEO with immediate
effect.

As the joint creator of the Electronic GameCard concept, John Bentley has played
an instrumental role in shaping the company's product range and opening up
commercial opportunities in the international lottery, charitable gaming, Indian
Gaming and sales promotions markets.

The Board of Electronic Game Card takes this opportunity to thank John Bentley
for his significant contribution to the business over the last four years and
wishes him a swift return to full health.

The company's existing Board and management team will continue the day-to-day
running of the business prior to the appointment of a new CEO.

About Electronic Game Card

Electronic Game Card, Inc., is a listed corporation (OTCBB: EGMI) distributing
reward based digital games. Electronic Game Card owns a unique proprietary
pocket sized digital platform with a range of extended play games with multiple
applications across several markets. Apart from the casino and gaming industry
these include the "instant" lottery and charitable markets where the GameCard
can be sold directly to the consumer through approved outlets, and the reward
and competition markets for branded sales promotions for which EGC has developed
its XOGOTM brand. For further information please visit
www.electronicgamecard.com.

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