The LBX Show #100 – Debating the Future of LBE, Intercard’s OmniRay, & more!

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On this week’s show we celebrate the 100th LBX Show by mapping where location-based entertainment is headed and what operators can do right now to stay profitable, distinct, and worth revisiting. Along the way we break down Intercard’s new OmniRay readers, track major venue moves across the market, and get candid about the risks of copycat growth without real guest experience.

• launching a new LBX Collective WhatsApp community for operators, M&S, and vendors
• sharing details on the IAAPA Expo mobile speakeasy meetups and how we will post updates
• highlighting Give Kids the World Village support options, including the charity golf tournament and Footprints for the Heart run
• spotlighting Monster Mini Golf’s Special Olympics fundraising campaign and what local partnerships can look like
• watching retailtainment accelerate as major retailers add arcades, bowling, and immersive dining
• breaking down Intercard OmniRay Pro vs OmniRay One, Wi-Fi 6 benefits, modular add-ons, and backwards compatibility
• reviewing openings, closings, investments, and brand moves across LBE and competitive socializing
• debating the future of LBE: tech convenience, human connection, novelty, theming, labor pressure, and repeat visitation
• challenging distributors to deliver more value through trend insight, service, and true operator support
• closing with management changes across the industry and what they signal for the next wave of growth

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