Resolution criteria

This market resolves YES if Amazon completes an acquisition of CEC Entertainment (the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza) by December 31, 2031. Resolution requires a binding acquisition agreement with closing confirmed by official SEC filings, press releases from both companies, or verified news reports from major financial outlets. The acquisition must involve Amazon purchasing a controlling stake (>50%) of CEC Entertainment.

Background

CEC Entertainment is a leading family dining and entertainment company known for its Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza brands. As of October 2025, CEC Entertainment's annual revenue is estimated to be $5B. CEC Entertainment is a publicly traded company; the company's stock symbol is CEC.

Amazon has a history of strategic acquisitions in entertainment and consumer-facing businesses. The $8.5 billion acquisition of MGM in 2022 gave Amazon a legendary film and TV library. Amazon also acquired popular supermarket chain Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion.

Considerations

An Amazon acquisition of CEC Entertainment would represent a significant departure from Amazon's typical acquisition strategy, which has focused on digital content, cloud infrastructure, and e-commerce logistics rather than physical restaurant operations. Regulatory scrutiny of large tech acquisitions has intensified in recent years, which could impact deal feasibility.

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