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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-63078) pertaining to the 1991 EZCORP, Inc. Stock Incentive
Plan and the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-63082) pertaining to the
EZCORP, Inc. 401(k) Plan of our report dated November 10, 2000, except for Note
H, as to which the date is December 15, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of EZCORP, Inc. and subsidiaries included in
the Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2000.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Austin, Texas
December 22, 2000
