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C O N T E N T S / v olume 9. Number 21/November 15, 1983
FEATURES
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More Survey Results
Here ore the final results from Play M~.r's annual State of the Industry Survey. These
results deal primarily with how operators run their businesses and how they deal with
industry issues such as legislation. "gray area" games. and commission splits. Play
M•t•r also gives its conclusions on the state of the industry and some projections for
1984.
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The Final Authority
There 's no better way to check the progress of different types of equipment than by
asking the operators-the final authority on equipment trends. Down Adomo talked
with 1 7 operators nationwide to get their opinions on equipment performances in
1983 and also what they will buy in 1984.
Colnwoman
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Sharon Harris does public relations work for her father's company, Stan Harris & Co. She
tells of the lessons she has leomed from legislative bot11es and relates the importance
of good public relations.
More In This Issue
Data East debuts loser disc, by Mike Show. p. 40; North Carolina operators attend
annual trade show. by Valerie Cognevlch . p. 42; and Improve credit soles collections.
by Joseph Arkin. p. 78.
DEPARTMENTS
Up Front
Letters to the Editor
AOE '84
Equipment Poll
News
~9 State Update
61 Tax Tips
69 Our 'cades
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7 5 Scoring Success
80 Frank's Cranks
85 T•chnlcal Topics
88 N•w Products
90 Aids to the Trade
92 Classified Advertising
1 00 News Drfefs
Cover Credit: Data East recently debuted lktga's Dottl•. a loser disc game. For more
information. see page 40.