An establishment known for its mix of arcade games and food is taking entertainment to another realm: social betting.
Dave & Buster’s announced it would allow customers to wager on arcade games such as Skee-Ball or its Hot Shots basketball game in its retail locations via its app within the next few months.
The betting experience will be facilitated by the software platform Lucra, which allows users to compete for money in friendly competitions.
“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. “This new partnership gives our loyalty members real-time, unrivaled gaming experiences, and reinforces our commitment to continuing to elevate our customer experience through innovative, cutting-edge technology.”
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