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TOKENS TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~IER Volume 16, No. 9 August1990 F~e~~~~~~urnament Section 40 If you have reservations about joining the ranks of avid dart and pool league promoters, our special 10-page section will answer all those lingering questions and provide needed step-by-step advice. It's a matter of commitment; all the tools are there. Call or write for complete information VAN BROOK OF LEXINGTON, INC. P.O. BOX 5044, LEXINGTON, KY 40555 (606) 231-7100 Purchase Nt:w ORLEANS Novt:1JTl' Co. • In business for 50 years! • International reputation for selling the finest used videos , flippers & amusement games available anywhere. • Each and every game beautifully refinished like new by experts. All games authen, tic. Legal factory models. • Get on our mailing list for our latest price bulletins or call Celie for latest prices. Coinwoman: Mary Lavine 54 Lavine, president of Bullseye Inc., is a trail blazer in the field of dart and pool leagues. One of the first to see the potential in her area, Mary has built a league powerhouse. She is quick to point out that time and dedication are required to make a successful program. Latin American Expo M-1 AAMA members had an opportunity to exhibit their latest games in Mexico City at the recent Latin American Amusements, Music, and Video Game Expo. Although a border neighbor to the United States, the coin-op market in Mexico is entirely different. D~!:!,~TM Equipment Poll From the Editor News Letters Up Front Cover Story International News·1 International News-2 Ask the Operator State Update News Feature Distributor Meeting Company Profile State Show-WAMO S EN! 8 10 12 22 24 26 30 36 52 60 62 64 66 70 State Show-Northeast Regnal State Show-CM IA Tournaments & Leagues Management Reader's Response Ten Years Ago Player's Perspective Tax Tips Frank's Cranks Technical Topics Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 76 78 80 90 94 98 100 104 106 108 110 112 120 151 152 3030 No. Arnoult Road Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 888-3500 FAX (504) 888-3506 6 PLAY METER/ August 1990 Truly international in scope, Valley Recreation Products covers the globe with timehonored pool tables and electronic dart games. The Bay City, Mich .• company builds games that last.