Why has bowling gotten so expensive? Fueled by private equity investments, Lucky Strike Entertainment went on a buying spree and now owns more than 1 in 10 bowling alleys in the U.S. Bowlers say rising costs are making the iconic middle-class activity unaffordable and threatening the sense of community that has long been central to the sport. NBC News’ Shannon Pettypiece reports from Wichita, Kansas.
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