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Issue: 2017 July - Vol 43 Num 7

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Vol. 43, No. 7 • July 2017 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Today, Sacoa is known world-wide for its amusement
and cashless brands, but it was a jukebox inside a small
Argentinean cafe 60 years ago that started it all. What’s
kept the company going strong all these years: family.
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Techeting Savvy
A cow is a cow is a cow, but a purple cow is a horse of
a different color. Being successful means standing out
amongst a herd of boring, run-of-the-mill, black and white
family entertainment centers. Be the purple cow.
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Trade Show: IATP U.K. & Europe
The International Association of Trampoline Parks
jumped in with both feet for its first ever U.K. and Euro-
pean Conference and Trade Show with sold-out atten-
dance and the formation of a new European committee.
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Sporting Edge: BullShooter Finals
A $140,000 payout and the triumph of Team USA over
Team Canada were highlights of the 32nd season of the
soft-tip dart competition.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op News
Cover Story
Critic’s Corner Too!
Education: LaserTAG360
Education: Lasertron
Equipment Poll
FEC Focus
FEC News
Merchandise Market
On the Frontlines
Redemption Formula
State Meeting: Texas
Travel Tracks
What’s New
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