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Issue: 2017 June - Vol 43 Num 6

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CONTENTS
Vol. 43, No. 6 • June 2017 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Michael Martinez is a relative newcomer to the coin-op-
erated amusement industry, but his dedication to his
home-state association is why he’s Play Meter’s 2017
Operator of the Year.
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AAMA: Fair Play Pledge
The American Amusement Machine Association’s Board
of Directors unanimously voted to adopt the Fair Play
Pledge, which hopes to put players’ minds at ease about
the fairness of cranes and related amusement games.
Ask the FEC Experts
Donovan Fremin of Delta Coin Machines, Delta Music,
and Pinocchio’s Playhouse in Louisiana answers five
questions about his FEC business, including, “What are
the top five things to remember when selecting a game
or attraction?”
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op News
Coin-Op Trends: Virtual Reality
Cover Story
Critic’s Corner Too!
Equipment Poll
FEC Focus part 2
Fun Fore All
Merchandise Market
NAMA OneShow
On the Frontlines
Redemption Formula
State Meeting: AMOA-NY
Stern Pinball Launch Party
Techeting Savvy
Travel Tracks
What’s New
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Photo at top courtesy of Karlee Royek
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