Dave & Buster's Introduces Real Money Bets on Arcade Games Through App

Dave & Buster's will allow loyalty members to place real money bets on arcade games through its app starting in the coming months. Adults age 18+ can make friendly $5 wagers on games like basketball, skeeball, and other arcade games with friends. The betting function uses technology from the gamification company Lucra, which allows social competition for real money. Customers can potentially spend more time and money at venues through digital gamification. Lucra claims its skills-based games avoid the typical licensing and regulatory requirements of gambling, as they are not games of chance.