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Issue: 2017 August - Vol 43 Num 8

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CONTENTS
Vol. 43, No. 8 • August 2017 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Knee-deep in country music and southern charm, bowl-
ing industry professionals met in Nashville for this year’s
International Bowl Expo.
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Coin-Op Debriefing
The American Amusement Machine Association’s expe-
dition to Washington D.C. in June kept a sharp focus on
its mission to discuss three specific pieces of legislation
with congressional members.
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FEC of the Month: Quarters Endless Entertainment
Ryan Curtis always knew he wanted to operate a family
entertainment center, but he never thought a tragic event
would create the push he needed to follow his dreams.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op News
Cover Story
Critic’s Corner Too!
Equipment Poll
FEC Focus
FEC News
Frank’s Cranks
Merchandise Market
On the Frontlines
Profile: Mike Pace
Redemption Formula
State Meeting: Minnesota
State Meeting: Ohio
Techeting Savvy
Trade Show: Asian Attractions Expo
Travel Tracks
What’s New
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Cover Design: By Eric Dolese
Cover Photo: Created by Kjpargeter - Freepik.com
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