On October 26, 2016, Black Ridge Oil & Gas Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Lyle Berman as a director of the Company to fill a newly-created directorship seat, which the Board of Directors was authorized to do under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. Mr. Lyle Berman will stand for re-election at the Company's next annual meeting. The appointment of Mr. Lyle Berman is effective immediately.