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Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Bowlero Corp of Illegal Monopoly in Bowling Industry
Eleven longtime bowlers filed suit Wednesday in Washington federal court alleging Bowlero Corp, owner of Lucky Strike Entertainment, has built a monopoly through unlawful acquisitions and tripled prices at some locations. The plaintiffs seek damages for customers and the unwinding of certain Bowlero deals. Lucky Strike called the claims meritless.
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A class-action lawsuit was filed against Lucky Strike Entertainment on Wednesday in Washington federal court. The suit was brought by a group of 11 plaintiffs who are longtime bowlers from around the country. The lawsuit accuses Lucky Strike Entertainment of operating an illegal monopoly of bowling centers across the country.
It alleges Bowlero Corp has been gobbling up its competitors through unlawful acquisitions. Bowlero Corp owns Lucky Strike. Bowlero has driven the cost of bowling higher at its more than 350 locations across North America.
The suit alleged Bowlero has as much as tripled the price to bowl at some Lucky Strike locations in recent years. The lawsuit accused Lucky Strike of running a mousetrap business designed to squeeze as much money as possible out of hard-working families once they are in the door. Lucky Strike centers use algorithmic dynamic pricing.
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On the weekends. Lucky Strike centers often include bowling alleys, arcade games, pool tables and full bars. The plaintiffs are seeking monetary compensation for an unspecified class of Lucky Strike customers and the unwinding of some of Bowleros acquisitions.
Bowlero is the worlds largest owner and operator of bowling centers, controlling roughly 35% of the industrys US revenue. Bowlero has a market cap of more than $900 million. The company also owns a growing portfolio of outdoor amusement and water parks.
