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·quality Is our Family Tradition·, fABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 17, No. 10 August 1991 66 Trucano's tenure has come at a fiery time in AMOA history, considering the political posturing of '90·'91. He comments candidly on the emotional issues of video lottery and cigarette vending problems, plus the telco issue and annual Washington Conference. Video lottery - a big deal! 96 Two little words that pack a wallop - " video lottery. " Opinions abound on the subject. We solicited comments from International Game Technology and Video Lottery Consultants, two companies that can supply both central computer systems and video lottery terminals. Special AMOA Section Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hottman checking diameter of token with micrometer • Immediate same-day shipment on stock tokens • Quality artwork and design service at no charge • Hoffman & Hoffman tokens are minted under the most rigid quality control standards. • We match Old World craftsmanship with advanced technology. • Hoffman &Hoffman has the best prices and fastest delivery for stock or custom tokens. • You can buy the best tokens for less. Check our prices and see. HOFFMAM(JHOFFMAM P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 SEPTEMBER 1991 118 Start with the "Equipment Preview" on page 118 and continue on to "Prime·Time Preview" for a glimpse of new product set to debut at the expo. Right behind is a schedule of events, floor plan, and complete exhibitor listings for your convenience. See you in Las Vegas!. DEPARTMENTS News Bulletin Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front News Feature-1 News Feature-2 Cover Story Mexico Show Mexico Update Manufacturer Meeting State Show-PAM MA State Show-AMOT Company Profile-Coastal Guest Commentary Video Gaming Outlook Company Profile-Hot Hits C 3 8 10 12 14 36 38 42 44 48 58 64 79 80 86 92 105 109 Ask the Operator Reader's Reponse Redemption Report Tournaments-Dynamo Tournaments-Merit Tournaments-Valley Top Twenty Frank's Cranks Tax Tips-1 Tax Tips-2 Technical Topics-Fromm Quarter Corner Technical Topics-Gavett Merchandise Market What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 114 163 164 166 167 168 170 172 174 175 178 181 183 189 190 196 243 244 OVER SNK' s Neo-Geo system has proven to be a fortunate investment for coin machine operators. Orchestrating the release of the impressive game lineup are Sue Jarocki, Eikichi Kawasaki, Paul Jacobs, and John Barone.