Coin Slot
Issue: 1982 February 084 - Page 53
Coin Slot Magazine - #084 - 1982 - February [International Arcade Museum]
Kentucky Could Be Next!
One of our readers in Kentucky wrote to us to let us
know that a bill has been introduced in the Kentucky
legislature which would decriminalize the ownership
of antique slot machines. He needs your support and
asks that you contact both the Senator and Represen
tative who are sponsoring the bill. It would be extremely
helpful if we had a show of support from collectors in
other states which already have favorable legislation.
We would appreciate your writing to encourage the
passage of a 25 year law. Please know that every
letter is most important. Get your letter off today —
yours could be the one which swings the pendulum our
way.
Thanks in advance.
Editor
Dear Editor,
25 Year Law
Continued from page 50
25 year law can be readily recognized. Beginning with
this issue we will show the 25 year states in the color
which is used inside the magazine. Our goal now will
be to have a state in color rather than in black or white.
We (The Coin Slot) have always tried to assist
anyone involved in legislative action to change their
state law and we again will do all that we can to help
amend any of the laws which are not yet 25 year lawa
Most of those with whom we have discussed this
situation agree that the Illinois law is a good example
to use. We have a copy of the Illinois law and we will be
more than happy to send a copy to anyone who would
like to use it. It will also be included in our update of the
state laws which is a monthly feature in The Coin Slot
We feel very strongly about a 25 year law in all 50
states because primarily it would eliminate a great
deal of the problems facing many of us today. It would
make it much easier to educate the general public
about the age of machines We are not pointing a finger
at the police when we say there is a knowledge gap.
The public, in general, immediately relates to cloak and
dagger figures when you say, "I collect slot machines."
We are often surprised by the reaction of people when
you tell them they can legally own their own slot
machine. But if every state had essentially the same
law in reference to private ownership, we could begin
the education process and take our slots out of the
closet.
The books which have been published in the last five
years have all attempted to increase our knowledge
base and dispel some of the old fears about slot
machines Many people have written articles about the
fact that the machines are no longer profitable in
comparison to the new video and electro-mechanical
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machines in use in the casinos today. All of these are
important additions and are valuable steps forward,
but the fact remains, the law binds us to a certain fate.
We can alter that fate, but it will take a concentrated
action can be the lull before the storm.
February 1982
© The International Arcade Museum
The Kentucky General Assembly is in session for
January and February I have presented 2 members, 1
Senator, and 1 Representative, with copies of Mary
land's and Illinois' amendments to be used as guide
lines for an amendment to Kentucky State Law; to
legalize collecting and owning Antique Slot Machines.
Please call this to the attention of all Kentucky
readers and have them get in touch with their State
Legislators as soon as possible. The better the response
the better the chances for passage.
Thank you,
LS.
Dear Readers,
We have someone who could really use your help.
Todd Drachman was arrested April 8,1979 on charges
not related to antique slot machines, but during the
arrest 9 antique slot machines were confiscated. Todd
was sentenced to serve time in North Carolina for his
misdeeds.
While in prison he learned that the North Carolina
law decriminalizing the ownership of antique slot
machines had been passed in June, 1980. In Septem
ber he attempted to gain the release of his machines.
Needless to say, he has been handicapped by his
being in prison. To date his 5 Mills HIGHTOPS, 1 Mills
BLACK CHERRY, 2 COLUMBIAS and 1 Jennings
"Credit Only" machine are still in the hands of the local
police.
Todd is asking for help in convincing the authorities
that he should have his machines returned to him. If
you can assist him in any way, please write or call him.
Todd B. Drachman
Rt. 2 Box 720
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Todd can be reached at any one of three pay
telephones. (919) 862-9932, (919) 862-9697, (919)
862-9525.
Let's give Todd a hand. Perhaps one of our North
Carolina readers can interest a reporter in the story or
maybe a local attorney can be of assistance. Whatever
can be done will be appreciated by a man who just
wants his machines returned.
THE COIN SLOT-51
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
Kentucky Could Be Next!
One of our readers in Kentucky wrote to us to let us
know that a bill has been introduced in the Kentucky
legislature which would decriminalize the ownership
of antique slot machines. He needs your support and
asks that you contact both the Senator and Represen
tative who are sponsoring the bill. It would be extremely
helpful if we had a show of support from collectors in
other states which already have favorable legislation.
We would appreciate your writing to encourage the
passage of a 25 year law. Please know that every
letter is most important. Get your letter off today —
yours could be the one which swings the pendulum our
way.
Thanks in advance.
Editor
Dear Editor,
25 Year Law
Continued from page 50
25 year law can be readily recognized. Beginning with
this issue we will show the 25 year states in the color
which is used inside the magazine. Our goal now will
be to have a state in color rather than in black or white.
We (The Coin Slot) have always tried to assist
anyone involved in legislative action to change their
state law and we again will do all that we can to help
amend any of the laws which are not yet 25 year lawa
Most of those with whom we have discussed this
situation agree that the Illinois law is a good example
to use. We have a copy of the Illinois law and we will be
more than happy to send a copy to anyone who would
like to use it. It will also be included in our update of the
state laws which is a monthly feature in The Coin Slot
We feel very strongly about a 25 year law in all 50
states because primarily it would eliminate a great
deal of the problems facing many of us today. It would
make it much easier to educate the general public
about the age of machines We are not pointing a finger
at the police when we say there is a knowledge gap.
The public, in general, immediately relates to cloak and
dagger figures when you say, "I collect slot machines."
We are often surprised by the reaction of people when
you tell them they can legally own their own slot
machine. But if every state had essentially the same
law in reference to private ownership, we could begin
the education process and take our slots out of the
closet.
The books which have been published in the last five
years have all attempted to increase our knowledge
base and dispel some of the old fears about slot
machines Many people have written articles about the
fact that the machines are no longer profitable in
comparison to the new video and electro-mechanical
.com
m
:
u
m
e
d fro de-mus
e
d
oa .arca
wnl the w majority
effort by D
at o least
of us. Let's take a close
w
w
/
/
lootcat the situation
in
Maryland
and ask if we would
:
tp
ht ourselves
like to find
in their predicament A delay in
machines in use in the casinos today. All of these are
important additions and are valuable steps forward,
but the fact remains, the law binds us to a certain fate.
We can alter that fate, but it will take a concentrated
action can be the lull before the storm.
February 1982
© The International Arcade Museum
The Kentucky General Assembly is in session for
January and February I have presented 2 members, 1
Senator, and 1 Representative, with copies of Mary
land's and Illinois' amendments to be used as guide
lines for an amendment to Kentucky State Law; to
legalize collecting and owning Antique Slot Machines.
Please call this to the attention of all Kentucky
readers and have them get in touch with their State
Legislators as soon as possible. The better the response
the better the chances for passage.
Thank you,
LS.
Dear Readers,
We have someone who could really use your help.
Todd Drachman was arrested April 8,1979 on charges
not related to antique slot machines, but during the
arrest 9 antique slot machines were confiscated. Todd
was sentenced to serve time in North Carolina for his
misdeeds.
While in prison he learned that the North Carolina
law decriminalizing the ownership of antique slot
machines had been passed in June, 1980. In Septem
ber he attempted to gain the release of his machines.
Needless to say, he has been handicapped by his
being in prison. To date his 5 Mills HIGHTOPS, 1 Mills
BLACK CHERRY, 2 COLUMBIAS and 1 Jennings
"Credit Only" machine are still in the hands of the local
police.
Todd is asking for help in convincing the authorities
that he should have his machines returned to him. If
you can assist him in any way, please write or call him.
Todd B. Drachman
Rt. 2 Box 720
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Todd can be reached at any one of three pay
telephones. (919) 862-9932, (919) 862-9697, (919)
862-9525.
Let's give Todd a hand. Perhaps one of our North
Carolina readers can interest a reporter in the story or
maybe a local attorney can be of assistance. Whatever
can be done will be appreciated by a man who just
wants his machines returned.
THE COIN SLOT-51
http://www.arcade-museum.com/
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