HARRISON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE-MKT: MGT.BC), announced that on October 6, 2012, it entered into a binding exchange agreement with the holders of its Convertible Notes. On Closing, the Company will have repaid the entire $3.5 million issue at face value with $3.5 million in cash plus 100,000 shares of MGT restricted common stock. Closing is expected at 10:00 AM, EDT on October 9, 2012, and no later than October 10, 2012, at which time, MGT will be debt-free.

About MGT Capital Investments, Inc.

MGT and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of monetizing intellectual property.

MGT Gaming, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary, owns intellectual property relating to casino gaming systems, and has plans to enforce its property rights against possible infringers.

In addition, the Company owns a majority interest in Medicsight, Ltd, a medical technology company with patent ownership, as well as operations in imaging software and hardware devices. The company’s computer-aided detection software assists radiologists with detection of colorectal polyps, and has received regulatory approvals including CE Mark and U. S. FDA clearance.

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MGT Capital Investments, Inc.

Robert Ladd, President and Chief Executive Officer

914-630-7430

rladd@mgtci.com

or

Robert Traversa, Chief Financial Officer

914-630-7431

rtraversa@mgtci.com

Source: MGT Capital Investments, Inc.