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This is the best summary I could come up with:
Neither Lucra nor Dave & Buster's has responded to a request for comment from Ars Technica, so we're still missing extremely basic information, like what games will support app-based wagering, minimum and maximum bet sizes, or what kinds of fees might be involved.
CNBC's report on the announcement suggests the system will be launching "in the next few months" to players 18 and older across 44 states (and specifically mention Skee-Ball and Hot Shots Basketball competitions).
Lucra's system has previously been integrated into Dupr (a Pickleball ranking platform) and TennisOne to let players make casual bets on recreational sports.
And the fighting game community has a long tradition of money matches that can often be found along the fringes of major tournaments to this day.
CNBC reports this distinction lets Lucra and D&B avoid the complex web of regulations and licensing required to open a true casino or take bets on professional sports.
Even without a gambling app, though, so-called "advantage players" have long made a lucrative business of racking up jackpots on Dave & Buster's Redemption games and then selling the high-ticket prizes on eBay.
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