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CONTENTS
Vol. 44, No. 5 • May 2018 • www.playmeter.com
On the Cover
Sam Westgate’s over 40-year journey to becoming Play
Meter’s Operator of the Year can be mapped through a
series of chance meetings, which might have never hap-
pened in the first place if it weren’t for his work ethic and
a desire to see the world outside of his rural hometown.
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Feature: Feasibility Studies
A feasibility study is often the first step in building a fam-
ily entertainment center, but most developers might not
know exactly what the study reports.
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Coin-Op Revival
Netflix’s “Stranger Things” is set in the heyday of
arcades, but who might the production team call on to
provide the appropriate classic games during filming?
Coin-op rentals for movie and TV productions could be a
hidden opportunity for owners.
Departments:
Ad Index
Classifieds
Coin-Op News
Cover Story
F2FEC Revisited
FEC Focus
FEC News
FEC of the Month
Laser Tag
Merchandise Market
NDA Dart Beat
Nightclub & Bar Show Recap
On the Frontlines
Pizza Expo Recap
Redemption Formula
Sporting Edge: BullShooter
Techeting Savvy
Travel Tracks
What’s New
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