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Volume 9. Number 19/0ctober 15.
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FEATURES
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An Operator's Philosophy
Oob Hasson. of Coin Machine Soles and Service Company in Portland . Oregon. is this
issue 's Coinmon. Hasson's philosophy about the coin-op industry and operating
comes from 2~ years of experience. He tackles tough questions from Ploy Meter's
Valerie Cognevich and gives operators hints on running their businesses better.
Pinba II Reviva I?
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Mary Claire Olokemon asks manufacturers if pinball is staging a slow comeback.
Williams. Oolly. Ohuzoc. My1stor. and Stern representatives give their opinions on the
future of pins. A related story explains some of the basics of maintaining pins.
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First in the Nation
Fort Calhoun. Nebraska . is the site of the nation's first video lottery. Is the lottery
successful? Who profits from the machines? How does the Nebraska coin-op industry
view the new equipment? How will it affect other states considering lotteries?
DEPARTMENTS
6 Up Front
7 Letters to the Editor
8 AOE '84
12 Equipment Poll
15 News
35 State Update
51 Coli the Operator
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Scoring Success
Five Years Ago
Crttlc' s Comer
Frank's Cranks
New Products
Classified Advertising
News Drlefs
Cover Credit: My1stor is unveiling its first loser disc game, M.A. C. H. :). For information
about the game and Gottlieb 's recent name change. see page 10.