NTN Buzztime, Inc. announced that On July 6, 2017, board of directors elected each of Gregg Thomas and Richard Simtob to board of directors, each effective July 7, 2017. Their elections filled two vacancies on board of directors that were created by the resignations of each of Mary Beth Lewis and Tony Uphoff, each effective July 6, 2017. Mr. Thomas was appointed to audit committee and will replace Ms. Lewis as audit committee chair, effective July 7, 2017. Mr. Simtob was appointed to audit committee and to nominating and corporate governance/compensation committee, in each case, effective July 7, 2017. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Simtob were elected upon the recommendation of nominating and corporate governance/compensation committee, which considered the qualification guidelines previously adopted by board of directors, the current composition of board of directors and operating requirements. board of directors has determined that Mr. Thomas and Mr. Simtob each qualify as an independent director under applicable SEC and NYSE MKT rules. There was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Thomas or Mr. Simtob and any other person pursuant to which either of Mr. Thomas or Mr. Simtob were selected as a director. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Simtob will each be compensated in accordance with standard compensation policies and practices for non-employee directors, the components of which were disclosed in proxy statement for 2017 annual meeting of stockholders dated April 28, 2017.