GlobeNewswire Inc | Dec 15, 2021 04:30PM EST

December 15, 2021

DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"),an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, todayannouncedthatit hasappointed Michael QuartieriasChief Financial Officer.

Mr.Quartieriwill join Dave & Busters as Chief Financial Officer startingJanuary 1, 2022. Mr. Quartieriwas previouslyChief Financial OfficerandCorporate SecretaryatLiveOne, (NASDAQ:LVO) aglobal platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy and pop culture. Prior to that, Mr. QuartieriwasChief Financial Officer, Treasurer,andCorporate Secretaryat Scientific Games, a provider of gaming products, systems, and services to the lottery and pari-mutuel industries. Mr. QuartieriwillleadDave & Bustersfinance,accountingand supply chainorganizations, as well as oversee the companys investor relations function.

Kevin Sheehan, Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO, said, Michael joins us at a great time. We have a renewed sense of urgency to bring even more fun to our guests, grow our business and create amazing opportunities for our team members.Our momentum is building. Michaelsfinancial expertise, strongtrack recordfor growthand engaging style willno doubt help to fuelourmomentum, and we are excited to welcome him to our team.

I am incredibly excited to be joining Dave & Busters, said Michael Quartieri. I look forward to adding my expertise to the talented group of team members throughout the organization.I see tremendous opportunityat Dave & Bustersand ampleasedto help leadthe Companysnext phase of growth.

About Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of144venues in North America that combine entertainment and dining and offer customers the opportunity toEatDrink Play and Watch,all in one location.Dave & Busters offers a full menu of entres and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events.Dave & Busters currently has stores in40states, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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