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arcade games and can be reloaded at so called "power stations". The Power Card is intended to enable customers to activate games more easily and encourage extended play of games to increase customer spending. By replacing most coin operations, the Power Card has reduced the technical difficulties and maintenance issues associated with coin-operated equipment. In 2015, Dave & Buster's installed proximity game card readers that allow guests to simply tap on the readers to play. Since 2020, Power Cards have been able to be added to Google Pay and Apple Wallet through the DING DING DING app.
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The first Dave & Buster's was opened in Dallas in 1982 by David "Dave" Corriveau (1951-2015) and James "Buster" Corley (1951-2023). Corley had previously operated a bar called "Buster's" in Little Rock, Arkansas, next door to a saloon and game parlor called "Cash McCool's", owned by
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purchased a majority ownership in the restaurant to finance further expansion into other cities. Dave & Buster's was spun off from Edison
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