Dave & Buster’s did not respond to requests for comment, and it was not clear which specific games customers would be able to place bets on, or when the company would roll out the betting product, which will be available to people enrolled in the Dave & Buster’s loyalty program.
On social media, people poked fun at the announcement, joking, for example, about whether customers might bet on such games as Skee-Ball.
The age policies vary at each Dave & Buster’s location, but generally people under 18 years old can enter with a guardian.
For example, professional golfers and tennis players pay an entry fee to compete and can win a cash prize.
“If two people are competing against one another in Skee-Ball, presuming that there is nothing unusual done in the Skee-Ball game and physical skill is actually going to determine the winner, there is no problem,” Professor Edelman said.
Persons:
Dave, Buster’s, Madding, ”, Marc Edelman, Edelman
Organizations:
Dave, Baruch College
Locations:
New York