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·ouallty Is Our Family Tradition"' TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 JABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 17, No. 8 July 1991 54 Milner is a partner in the Hong Kong-based Bondeal Ltd. , an international company specializing in selling genuine game boards . He is in a unique position to discuss the impact of the new U.S. law deeming parallel boards legal after Dec. 1. Washington Conferences 66 Both the AAMA and the AMOA traveled to Capitol Hill in May with one goal in mind - to personally speak with elected officials about pressing industry issues, such as the dollar coin . Amusement machine operators are becoming more politically active , a necessity on the local and national level. Coinman: Michael Mims Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer • Immediate same-day shipment on stock tokens • 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. HOFFMAM(JHOFFMAM P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 JULY' 1991 77 Palmetto State's Michael Mims presents South Carolina's approach to video poker. Attempts to change a 1976 law approving the games set off fireworks in early June but it appears that the operators are holding all the cards this time. D EPARTMENTS News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front Cover Story News Feature-NOA News Feature-Bull Shooter News Feature-Lottery Expo International News State Show-WAMO State Show-N.E. Regional Coin Quips Guest Commentary Ten Years Ago C~~•~o~"" 3 8 10 12 14 28 30 34 36 46 52 61 63 81 82 83 Reader's Response Video Gaming Outlook Top Twenty Redemption Report Management Frank's Cranks Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 TaxTips-1 Tax Tips-2 Technical Topics Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 'ho""hold ,,mo, ;f,' wmldw;d, o~e 84 88 92 94 96 98 101 102 103 104 106 108 109 118 149 150 Oo' •ho" hme Oho rom- pany has greatly increased video game awareness in both the co in-op and home markets.