VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT

October 1, 2018

VEGAS (September 28, 2018) – Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) is now an “Official Partner of the Vegas Golden Knights” through a multi-year agreement that will begin with the 2018/2019 season.

“All of us at Golden Entertainment, from Stratosphere on the Strip to PT’s Taverns throughout Nevada, are huge fans of the Golden Knights and appreciate what the team has meant to our city,” said Steve Arcana, chief operating officer of Golden Entertainment, Inc. “We look forward to hosting official watch parties and doing all we can to support Knights’ fans and the team. Go Knights go!”

The partnership will include parties and promotions at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower and PT’s 60-plus taverns throughout the state, and will also include signage at T-Mobile Arena, on the LED ribbon board and a co-branded video series titled, “A Knight on Top of the World.” The series will in part be filmed at Stratosphere Tower’s award-winning Top of the World restaurant, which offers 360-degree rotating views of Las Vegas from 800 feet high.

“We are delighted to partner with Golden Entertainment, another proud ‘Vegas Born’ organization founded and headquartered in our great city,” said Vegas Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz. “Hockey fans can look forward to enjoying official watch parties

during the season at several of Golden Entertainment’s venues throughout the region and we are excited for the opportunity to reach and connect with these fans in a fun and engaging fashion.”

PT’s, voted “Best Happy Hour” in the Las Vegas Weekly’s “Best of Vegas 2018,” is the largest traditional tavern operator in Nevada. The company’s taverns include PT’s Pub, PT’s Gold, PT’s Ranch, PT’s Brewing Co., Sean Patrick’s, Sierra Gold and SG Bar. Signature cocktails, as well as a variety of PT’s signature craft beers, as well as imports, are available at all locations.

The iconic Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, located at 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nev. 89104, offers 2,427 guest rooms and suites and an 80,000-square-foot casino. The 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, is home to Top of the World, famed for its revolving dining room and acclaimed cuisine; the highest view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Observation Deck; and thrilling attractions and rides: SkyJump Las Vegas, Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity. Free valet and self-parking is available anytime for all guests. More information is available at StratosphereHotel.com and by calling 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).

ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. The Vegas Golden Knights were established by founding partners William Foley and his family and the Maloof family. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com. Fans can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

ABOUT GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Golden Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates gaming properties across two divisions – resort and casino operations and distributed gaming. The Company operates more than 16,200 gaming devices, 114 table games, 5,168 hotel rooms, and provides jobs for

approximately 7,000 team members. Golden Entertainment owns eight casino resorts – seven in Southern Nevada and one in Maryland. Through its distributed gaming business in Nevada and Montana, Golden Entertainment operates video gaming devices at over 1,000 locations and owns 60 traditional taverns in Nevada. The Company is licensed in Illinois to operate video gaming terminals. Golden Entertainment is focused on maximizing the value of its portfolio by leveraging its scale, leadership position and proven management capabilities across its two divisions. For more information, visit www.goldenent.com.