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TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 19, No.13 December 1993 FEATURES Year in Review 44 It was the year of the "V" and the question heard 'round the industry was: "Will virtual reality put zest back into the coin-op business?" Question #2: "Can anyone afford it?" A preoccupation with VR possibilities dominated conversation in '93, along with other notable "V" words: violent videos, video poker, and vending. Video oaming outlook: still in the ring 54 Experts agree that new activity in the legal video gaming arena may be far down the road, yet many coin machine operators have faith and continue to labor for it. A brief overview of the year is coupled with a report on the AMOA seminar: "Video Gaming: What's Hot? What's Not?" AMOA Expo '93 71 Fifty-three pages, count 'em . That's what it takes to tell the AMOA Expo story this time around. Look for 28 pages of snapshots, 16 pages of game listings, plus banquet coverage, Frank Seninsky's game picks, industry children's favorite games, and more. The annual fall event set new booth and attendance records. DEPARTMENTS • Same day shipment on stock orders. • Receive custom orders in 3 weeks. • FREE design service. • Buy direct from the Mint and save. Check Our Quality. Request Free Sample Pack. Roger~' Williams~ MintTM 79 Walton Street, P.O. Box 2350 Attleboro, MA 02703-0350 In Massachusetts call (508) 226-3310 PLAY METER News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News International News Up Front Cover Story FAX Poll Street Talk Redemption Report 3 8 10 12 16 32 36 37 66 68 138 Vending People & Products Vending Interviews Player's Perspective Tax Tips Ticket Tech Tournaments & Leagues What's New Latin Jukebox/What's Hot Classified Calendar The Last Word 140 145 148 150 152 154 158 165 166 215 216 COVER Valley has succeeded in putting a new cog in the wheel of league operations with "The League Machine." This latest development from the promi~ent manufacturer of pool tables and electronic dart machines combines automated league management, promotions, and reliable equipment. 6 DECEMBER 1993