Coin Slot

Coin Slot Magazine - #077 - 1981 - July [International Arcade Museum]
Editor's
Statement
Rosanna Harris
This has got to be one of the best times of the year
because as of July 1, two more states join the ranks of
those
allowing
the
ownership and
possession
of
"antique slot machines." In the June issue Steve
Cohen explained in detail how he manuevered the bill
through the Maryland legislature. He used a lot of
finesse and a great deal of common sense. In this issue
Jim Peck describes how he quietly explained his
We hope that the article written by Steve Cohen in
the June issue of The Coin Slot will be a valuable tool
for those desiring to work on their states' law. Once
again if we can be of any assistance, please contact us.
DID WE HAVE FUN IN CHICAGO?
position to one senator who directed the bill through
the legislature without opposition. The course of action
in each state has been unique, but no matter what the
means the end result was the same — sheer elation!!!
We are now more than half way there. A lot of work
preceeded today's position and there is a lot more in
store. It would seem that in some of the states a lot
more education will be needed. For instance, we were
recently in Montana and find that they allow Poker
machines in public places. Poker machines must not
qualify as a gambling device while an "antique slot
machine" does. Ironic isn't it?!
YOU BET YOUR LIFE WE DID!!!
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July 1981