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·oualltr Is our Family Tradition·, rBLE OF CONTENTS PLAY TOKENS 800-227-5813 M!IER May 1991 Volume 17, No. 5 IN CA 800-227-5814 32. Californian Tony Parina gives his views on such industry topics as the plight of cigarette vending , the demise of neighborhood taverns, and the importance of reinvesting in new equipment. Sample quote: ·'One option is preparing for the future ; the other is simply getting by. '' Special Section: ACME '91 53 Positive comments outweighed the negative at this annual spring event , chronicled in our comprehensive coverage. Included are 24 pages of color photos , equipment reviews , detailed seminar reporting, " new games at a glance" listings, plus social events and awards. Riverboat Gambling 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. HOFFMAN(JHOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 6 PLAY METER/ May 199 1 136 This month 's "Video Gaming Outlook " takes a voyage up the Mississippi River to the newest home of riverboat gambling: Iowa. Low-stakes gambling on three majestic vessels commenced on April 1. Illinois will be next, followed by Mississippi. Can Louisiana be far behind? D~!,~,~TMEN!STopTwenty Equipment Poll From the Editor News News Feature Up Front Cover Story Ask the Operator Company Profile Redemption Report Frank's Cranks Ten Years Ago GuestCommentary C 8 1O 12 22 26 30 44 47 128 130 134 141 Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues·2 Tournaments & Leagues-3 Tournaments & Leagues-4 Technical Topics Reader's Response Tax Tips-1 Tax Tips-2 What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word "' 144 145 146 147 148 152 155 159 160 164 189 190 OVER The advent of the CD changed the face of mus ic forever and just about put the 45 out to pasture . NSM , a multi-faceted company, looks to the futu re with a lineup of pleasing Space Age music machines .