A general view of the atmosphere during The SDI Takeover @ Dave & Buster's in Los Angeles on June 23, 2022Arcade giant Dave & Buster's is taking its games to a new level by offering social wagering on its app.
Customers can soon make a friendly $5 wager on a Hot Shots basketball game, a bet on a Skee-Ball competition or on another arcade game.
Dave & Buster's, started in 1982, now has more than 222 venues in North America, offering everything from bowling to laser tag, plus virtual reality.
The company says it has five million loyalty members and 30 million unique visitors to its locations each year.
"We're thrilled to work with Lucra to bring this exciting new gaming platform to our customers,"said Simon Murray, senior vice president of entertainment and attractions at Dave & Buster's.
Persons:
Buster's, We're, Lucra, Simon Murray, Dylan Robbins, Michael Madding, Robbins, Madding, Goldman Sachs, Marc Lasry, John Isner, Julie, Zach Ertz
Organizations:
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Locations:
Los Angeles, North America