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·ouallty Is our Family Tradition"' TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 17, No. 3 February 1991 F!~~~~~o~am Ing Section 25 An expanded " Video Gaming Outlook" travels political paths in 1O states, followed by interviews with Jim Trucano (AMOA President) and James Maida (International Gaming Laboratories). Manufacturers, distributors, a regulator, and an operator all have their say. Coinman: Roger Westmont 46 As President of the Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators (WAMO), Westmont is involved in the push for legal video poker. An earnest promoter of operator participation in such activity, he sees it as reflective of changes occurring in the industry. Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer Interview: Emile "Peppi" Bruneau, Jr. • Immediate same-day shipment on stock tokens Rep. Bruneau chronicles the story of Louisiana's 1990 proposed video gaming bill, which traveled smoothly through both the House and Senate committees before coming to an abrupt halt. Plans for the future are discussed, as well as "gray area" games. • Quality artwork and design service at no charge • Hoffman & Hoffman tokens are minted under the most rigid quality control standards. • We match Old World craftsmanship with advanced technology. • Hoffman &Hoffman has the best prices and fastest delivery for stock or custom tokens. • You can buy the best tokens for less. Check our prices and see. " HOFFMAN{JHOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 6 PLAY METER/February 1991 D~!.~,~TMEN! .,,meTimePlayer 5 Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front International News Open House-Belam Open House-Rowe/Dedham Open House-Eastern Redemption Report Reader's Response Ten Years Ago C~Y,~~'• 8 1O 12 14 20 22 76 78 80 82 86 89 90 Tournaments & Leagues·1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 Tax Tips-1 Tax Tips-2 Tax Tips-3 Frank's Cranks Top Twenty Technical Topics What's New Classified Calendar/Ad Index The Last Word gomo or •ru• okHI. Th"'"'""""'"' 58 d~ol•d" 94 95 96 98 100 102 103 104 106 113 143 144 ho'"'' '' may hold the winning card when state legislatures vote on legal video gaming this year. (All playing cards are courtesy of Merit Industries and Liberty Inc .)