Dave & Buster's buys Main Event for more than $800 million

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Dave & Buster's officially completed its acquisition of Main Event.

Dave & Buster's purchased Main Event from Ardent Leisure Group Limited and RedBird Capital Partners in an $835 million deal.

Current Main Event CEO Chris Morris has been named CEO of Dave & Buster's and a member of its Board of Directors.

Dave & Buster's — based in Texas — has 147 food and games centers in the country, including one in Louisville. Main Event also has a location in Louisville.

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