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TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER April 1991 Volume 17, No. 5 F~!~e~:~i~ ! hippie of BMI 42 Performing rights organizations have been on the hot seat lately, due to changing jukebox license fees. Whipple explains their side of the story with candor. He discusses songwriters, royalties, the Berne Convention, licensing enforcement, and the changing relationship with AMOA. How long can 45s withstand the CD onslaught? 56 George Foreman 's maturity and experience will soon be pitted against Evander Holyfield's youth and athletictsm in a battle for heavyweight champ. In the coin-op world's music battle, 45s are losing out to the CD newcomer. Read what industry members have to say on the subject, as well as manufacturer comments following. 86 Special ACME Section The Sixth Annual American Coin Machine Expo comes to Las Vegas with over 675 booths of amusement equipment at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. Articles focus on the attractions of Vegas, a preview of the game line-up, floor plan, and a complete exhibitor list. Call Roger Williams Mint Toll-Free 1-800-225-2734 • Overnight shipment on stock token orders • 3-4 weeks, even less, on custom designs • FREE design service • Reliable security procedures For samples of our work, information or to place an order, call Toll-Free. Roger Williams Mint™ Northwest Industrial Park 79 Walton Street Attleboro, MA 02703 In Massachusetts, call (508) 226-3310 6 PLAY METER/ April 1991 DEPARTMENTS News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News International News News Feature Cover Story Coin man Company Profile State Show-SCCOA Video Gaming Outlook Ten Years Ago From the Laboratory C 3 8 10 12 14 24 34 38 72 78 80 112 115 116 Redemption Report Prime-Time Player Reader's Response Top Twenty Tournaments & Leagues Tax Tips Frank's Cranks Technical Topics-1 Technical Topics-2 Technical Topics-3 What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 120 124 132 136 138 140 146 150 156 158 162 168 205 206 OVER Bill Rickett (I) and Mark Struhs of Dynamo enjoy a game of eight ball on the company's new generation pool table, the Excaliber. Features include brass inlays, solid hardwood oak rails, handmade leather pockets, and country club oak legs.