D & R Star, Inc.

Name

D & R Star, Inc.

Legal name

D & R Star, Inc.

Website

https://dnrstar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement Equipment and ATM Services

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (71312), Amusement Arcades (713120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAEAJAF

Coin-Operated Entertainment (Pinball, Crane/Claw, Jukebox, Darts/Billiards)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Machines & Amusement Gaming (Slots, VLTs, Arcades)

SECONDARYMPAEAJAD

Amusement/Redemption Arcade Machines (Ticket & Prize)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Machines & Amusement Gaming (Slots, VLTs, Arcades)

SECONDARYMPAEAJAJ

Parts, Refurbishment, Maintenance & Field Service for Machines

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Machines & Amusement Gaming (Slots, VLTs, Arcades)

Keywords

• Amusement equipment placement
• ATM placement services
• Pool and dart leagues
• Coin-operated entertainment
• Bar and restaurant games

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Amusement Equipment Revenue Sharing: D&R Star installs and maintains amusement equipment (pool tables, dartboards, jukeboxes, arcade games, claw machines) at bars and restaurants at no cost to the venue. Revenue is generated through a revenue-sharing arrangement where D&R Star and the establishment split the income from the equipment. This provides passive income to venue owners while D&R Star handles all servicing, maintenance, and equipment rotation.
2. ATM Placement and Transaction Fees: Free full-service ATM placement for businesses. Revenue is generated from ATM transaction fees. According to the company, up to 80% of cash obtained from ATMs is spent on-site, increasing overall location sales and reducing credit card fees for the business.
3. League Sanctioning and Tournament Fees: Annual sanction fees per player for dart and pool league participation, plus tournament entry fees. Players must be sanctioned through organizations like NDA and MOMA to participate in league play and tournaments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

D&R Star places, maintains, and services coin-operated amusement equipment (pool tables, dartboards, jukeboxes, arcade games, pinball, air hockey, claw machines, photo booths) and ATMs at bars and restaurants in southeastern Minnesota on a revenue-sharing basis, with no upfront cost to the venue. The company also operates and sanctions one of the largest pool and dart league systems in Minnesota, providing league scheduling, tournament organization, and player ratings through partnerships with VNEA, NDA, MOMA, MSPDA, and WAMO.

Product overview

D&R Star is a family-owned amusement equipment and ATM services company that operates primarily as an equipment provider and operator. Their portfolio consists of physical amusement equipment (jukeboxes, pool tables, dartboards, arcade games, pinball, air hockey, claw machines, photo booths) supplied to bars and restaurants on a revenue-sharing basis, combined with ATM placement services. They also operate extensive pool and dart league systems across southeastern Minnesota, sanctioning tournaments and managing competitive league play through partnerships with organizations like VNEA, NDA, and MOMA. The company was founded in the early 1960s and acquired by Lieberman Companies in 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amusement Equipment Placement Placement, maintenance, and revenue-sharing of coin-operated amusement equipment (pool tables, dartboards, jukeboxes, arcade games, pinball, air hockey, claw machines, photo booths) at bars and restaurants in southeastern Minnesota. D&R Star installs and services all equipment at no cost to the venue and shares the generated revenue.
• Hyosung ATM HALO II Placement EMV-capable ATM placement featuring a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, remote monitoring of cash balances and transactions, and full-service cash loading and maintenance. Installed free for businesses with revenue shared via transaction surcharges; up to 80% of cash withdrawn is reportedly spent on-site, reducing credit card fees for the venue.
• Pool Leagues and Tournaments Organized pool league competition covering southeastern Minnesota with multiple skill divisions (C through Masters), Open and Women's divisions, season play, and annual tournaments including the Year End and 3-Man tournaments. Operated as a charter holder for VNEA-sanctioned leagues with player skill ratings and national tournament pathways.
• Dart Leagues and Tournaments Organized dart league competition with NDA sanctioning, covering multiple southeastern Minnesota locations with traveling and in-house league options, plus annual tournaments using MPR and PPD rating systems for skill-based bracketing. Fee structure includes annual sanction fees per player and tournament entry fees (e.g., Summer Shootout doubles tournament).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of cash obtained from ATMs is spent on-site at the venue
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Dart Association (NDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD&R Star Dart League players are sanctioned through the National Dart Association (NDA), a non-profit trade association promoting standardization of electronic darting sport. NDA provides rules framework, player ratings systems (MPR and PPD), and tournament pathways for league participants.
• Minnesota Operators of Music & Amusements (MOMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOMA is the state-level trade association for music and amusement operators. D&R Star league players are eligible to participate in MOMA tournaments including the annual State Dart Tournament and State Pool Tournament. MOMA provides sanctioning and tournament infrastructure.
• Metro State Players Dart Association (MSPDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD&R Star dart league players are eligible to participate in MSPDA tournaments and events. MSPDA provides additional tournament opportunities and player development pathways.
• Valley National 8-Ball Association (VNEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNEA is the national sanctioning body for pool leagues. D&R Star is a charter holder for VNEA leagues, enabling players to participate in VNEA National Tournaments. The partnership provides standardized rules, skill ratings, and national tournament pathways.
• CompuSportcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompuSport provides league management software and tournament statistics platforms for D&R Star's pool and dart leagues. Statistics and schedules are hosted on CompuSport's platform, enabling real-time league standings and player performance tracking.
• Wisconsin Amusement & Music Operators (WAMO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAMO is a regional trade association in Wisconsin. D&R Star dart league players are eligible to participate in WAMO tournaments, extending competitive opportunities across state lines.
• Partners Promoting Darts Tournament of Champions (TOC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOC is a major dart tournament series. D&R Star league players are eligible to participate in TOC events, providing access to high-level competitive play.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Apple Industries: Apple Industries is the leading U.S. manufacturer of prize merchandiser (claw) machines and photo booth equipment used in FECs, bars, and restaurants. It is comparable as a key equipment supplier in D&R Star's product mix (claw machines) and operates in the same downstream amusement-vertical.
• Valley-Dynamo: Valley-Dynamo is a major manufacturer of commercial pool tables, foosball, air hockey, and shuffleboard tables used in bars and FECs. It is comparable as a primary supplier of the Valley pool tables that anchor D&R Star's league and venue offerings.
• Arachnid: Arachnid is the dominant manufacturer of electronic soft-tip dartboards used in league play worldwide (Galaxy Dartboards). It is comparable as the equipment supplier behind D&R Star's entire dart league system.
• Hyosung TNS: Hyosung TNS is a leading global manufacturer of ATMs and cash-handling equipment and supplies the Hyosung HALO II ATMs that D&R Star places in venues. It is comparable as the primary ATM equipment supplier underpinning D&R Star's ATM placement business.

Direct peers

• AMI Entertainment: AMI Entertainment is a leading manufacturer and operator of jukeboxes and bar-top amusement devices, placing equipment in commercial venues. It is directly comparable to D&R Star as a jukebox operator and is one of D&R Star's named equipment partners.
• Lieberman Companies: Lieberman Companies is the strategic acquirer of D&R Star's amusement and ATM route (2022) and one of the largest amusement, music, and ATM route operators in the U.S. It is directly comparable as a regional route operator placing the same categories of amusement equipment and ATMs in bars and restaurants.
• TouchTunes: TouchTunes operates the largest digital jukebox network in North America, placing connected jukebox hardware in bars and restaurants. It is directly comparable to D&R Star as a bar-focused digital jukebox operator and is also one of D&R Star's primary jukebox suppliers (TouchTunes & AMI jukeboxes).

Broad incumbents

• Betson Enterprises: Betson Enterprises is a major U.S. distributor and operator of amusement, gaming, and vending equipment, with route operations across multiple states. It is broadly comparable as a scaled route operator and equipment distributor in the same vertical as D&R Star, but with significantly larger national reach and broader product portfolio.
• Round1 Entertainment: Round1 Entertainment is a U.S./Japan-based chain operating large-format family entertainment centers featuring arcade games, bowling, and amusement attractions. It is comparable as a scaled operator in the same coin-operated amusement category as D&R Star, though Round1 owns its venues rather than placing equipment in third-party bars.

Emerging players

• Bay Tek Entertainment: Bay Tek Entertainment designs and manufactures redemption arcade games, ticket machines, and amusement equipment for FECs and barcade operators. It is comparable as a niche amusement-equipment manufacturer serving overlapping customer verticals (bars, FECs, family entertainment centers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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