VOL. 15, NO. 10
CONTENTS
OCTOBER, 1989
DEPARTMENTS
FEATURES
Coin man:
Phil Benson
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One of Montana's favorite sons,
Benson explains the drive and
successful methods that resulted in
the legalization of video poker
games in his state. Montana is now
considered a model for all other
states seeking this positive step.
Says Benson: "You have to be
united when you go to the
Legislature or nothing will ever get
done."
A Close-up of
Wildwood and
the '89 season
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The season has come to a close
along the busy Jersey Shore. This
follow-up to an earlier article on the
pleasures of oceanfront communities
with a knack for merchandising
focuses on one of the most popular
vacation spots in New Jersey. Play
Meter chats with operators Angelo
Nicholls and George Hamilton , Jr.,
both Wildwood veterans.
AMOA Expo
Wrap-Up
AMOA -
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How much space do you devote to a
show the scope of this year's sold-
out AMOA Expo? Plenty. For a
complete rundown of the surprises,
and a look at all the new equipment,
turn to our special section that's
chock-full of photos. There's also
seminar and banquet coverage, plus
a second Frank's Cranks column
with game reviews.
NEWS BULLETIN
EQUIPMENT POLL
FROM THE EDITOR
LETTERS
UP FRONT
IN MEMORY
COVER STORY
NEWS
STATE UPDATE
GUEST COMMENTARY
COMPANY PROFILE
STATE MEETING
STATE SHOW
OPEN HOUSE
TEN YEARS AGO
ASK THE OPERATOR
TOURNAMENTS & LEAGUES
TAX TIPS
FRANK'S CRANKS
TECHNICAL TOPICS
MERCHANDISE MARKET
NEW PRODUCTS
TRADE ACCESSORIES
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COVER: Joe Dillon good-naturedly
agreed to a caricature of himself
(with trademark bow tie) being used
for the Supertech figure, a symbol
of Taite's dedication to quality
product. The company, which
brought us that most successful
video, Double Dragon, recently
debuted Night Striker and Crime
Story at the AMOA Expo.