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The A.M.O .A. Show is without a doubt the single most important event
of the coin machine year for the U.S . industry . It brings together thousands
of operators , distributors , and manufacturers from all parts of the country
and the world .
It's a once a year opportunity to come face to face with others like
yourself who share your day to day problems, joys , and frustrations . Those
of you who will be attending the show are urged to make the most of it.
Attend the Friday morning seminars , see all there is to see , and, most
importantly , communicate . Introduce yourself to new people , air your
complaints and your compliments to the exhibitors , and share your
thoughts and feelings with other operators . It's your show so make the best
of it .
This year's A.M.O .A. Show also represents another important
event-the open display of gaming equipment. This turn of events will no
doubt raise a few eyebrows and spark some controversy . From our
viewpoint, we're glad to see gaming equipment at the show because it's
been an important segment of this industry's heritage. When operated
legally and under proper governmental regulations , gaming equipment
can produce a much needed increase in revenue for both the operator and
the government. It is being done successfully in many parts of Europe and
the Far East, and there is every reason to believe that soon more states in
the U.S . will be taking a second look at laws concerning gambling and
gaming equipment.
But until then , a word of caution is in order. At this point a number of
overused cliches come to mind . The two that stand out the most in this
situation are "Look Before You Leap ," and "Don't Jump the Gun ." If
you're in doubt as to whether a particular piece is illegal or not , ask the
manufacturer what research he has done on the subject. You might even
ask your attorney or your local district attorney's office for an opinion . As
the saying goes, "It's better to be safe than sorry ."
Last but not least , another important event taking place at this year's
convention is PLAY METER's fifth appearance . As we embark upon our
titth year of service to the industry , we invite you to visit with us at the
show . Again this year we are the only member of the trade press that will
have a booth on the exhibit floor. We will be upstairs in the Continental
Room near the entrance in booth C-57 . We will also be crammed in with
all the other trade booths in the press area located between the East and
West Rooms .
Since we don 't make a habit of putting our pictures in our own
magazine, and you are always reading our names in print, we thought this
month we'd come out of the closet and show you what we look like . Most
of us will be attending the show so be on the lookout for us and feel free to
say "Hello." We at PLAY METER are looking forward to seeing a lot of
new faces at the show and wish you all your best A.M .O .A. Show ever.
See you there .
Ralph Lally
David Pierson
Roger C. Sharpe
Beau Eurell
Valerie Mitchell
Gloria Dering
Vickie Lofton
Katey Schwark
PLAY METER, November, 1978