Dave & Buster's Introduces Real-Money Betting on Arcade Games

The entertainment chain partners with Lucra to offer gamified betting, targeting adults in 44 states.

Dave & Buster's will allow customers 18 and older to bet on arcade games like Skee-Ball and basketball through its app.
The new feature is facilitated by a partnership with Lucra, a gamification software company, and is set to launch in the next few months.
Betting will be skill-based, avoiding the regulatory hurdles of chance-based gambling, and is not classified as traditional gambling.
Concerns arise about the potential for increased gambling addiction, especially among young adults.
The initiative aims to enhance customer engagement and increase time spent at locations, leveraging the growing trend of social betting.