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Dave & Buster's (PLAY) director granted deferred RSU awards

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CHAMBERS JAMES P. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. director James P. Chambers reported receiving stock-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock. He was granted 524 restricted stock units on January 27, 2026, which are scheduled to vest on January 27, 2027.

He was also granted 583 restricted stock units on February 5, 2026, scheduled to vest on February 5, 2027. For both grants, he elected to defer receipt of the underlying shares until his service on the Board of Directors ends. Following these awards, he holds 18,083 shares of common stock directly.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHAMBERS JAMES P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
150 EAST 58TH STREET
33RD FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10155

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. [ PLAY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 01/27/2026 A 524(1) A $0.00 17,500 D
Common Stock 02/05/2026 A 583(2) A $0.00 18,083 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The restricted stock units will vest on January 27, 2027. The reporting person has elected to defer the receipt of shares upon vesting of the restricted stock units until his service on the Board of Directors is terminated, pursuant to the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
2. Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Plan. The restricted stock units will vest on February 5, 2027. The reporting person has elected to defer the receipt of shares upon vesting of the restricted stock units until his service on the Board of Directors is terminated, pursuant to the Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
James P. Chambers 03/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Dave & Buster's (PLAY) report for James P. Chambers?

Dave & Buster's reported that director James P. Chambers received two grants of restricted stock units. He was awarded 524 units on January 27, 2026 and 583 units on February 5, 2026 as equity compensation tied to common stock.

How many shares does James P. Chambers hold after the latest Form 4 for PLAY?

After the reported transactions, James P. Chambers holds 18,083 shares of Dave & Buster's common stock directly. This total reflects his position following the February 5, 2026 restricted stock unit grant reported in the Form 4.

When do James P. Chambers' restricted stock units in Dave & Buster's vest?

The 524 restricted stock units granted on January 27, 2026 are scheduled to vest on January 27, 2027. The 583 restricted stock units granted on February 5, 2026 are scheduled to vest on February 5, 2027, subject to standard plan terms.

How will James P. Chambers receive his Dave & Buster's restricted stock units?

For both restricted stock unit grants, James P. Chambers elected to defer receipt of the underlying shares. He will receive the shares only after his service on Dave & Buster's Board of Directors has terminated, under the company’s deferred compensation plan.

What compensation plans govern James P. Chambers' PLAY restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units were granted under Dave & Buster's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Deferral of the shares until Board service ends is made pursuant to the company’s Amended and Restated 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
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