Elixir Gaming Technologies to Report Fourth Quarter Results on March 19 and Host Conference Call and Webcast

Las Vegas, Nevada – March 6, 2009 – Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:EGT) announced today that it will release its 2008 fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 financial results on Thursday, March 19, 2009 and will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The conference call number is 212/676-4919 or 415/247-8585; 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 provider of gaming technology solutions. The Company secures long-term contracts to provide comprehensive turn-key solutions to 3, 4, and 5 star hotels and other well-located venues throughout Asia that seek to offer casino gaming products. The Company retains ownership of the gaming machines and systems and receives recurring daily fees that average in excess of 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 a focus on the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam markets. For more information please visit www.elixirgaming.com.

CONTACTS

Elixir Gaming                                                                                       
Traci Mangini                                                                                        
SVP, Corporate Finance
312/ 867-0848