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"Duality Is Our Family Tradition· TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAY M~!ER TOKENS 800-227-5813 IN CA 800-227-5814 Volume 18, No. 8 July 1992 F~~!~~~~look: Louisiana 43 The Pelican state is poised for the start of legalized video poker, due to commence statewide this month. Read comments from operators at required training sessions, then turn to the " News" (pg. 12) for a peek at the race track test run . Coinman: Bob Fay 52 Fay, executive vice president of AAMA, has been an industry fixture since 1986. He offers significant comments on the timely subjects of copied games, opportunities in Mexico and South America, image enhancements for coin-op, and the general state of the industry. Government Affairs Conference Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman 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. HOFFMAN {J HOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 JULY 1992 66 AMOA and AAMAjointly approached Capitol Hill this year, carrying the banner for the dollar coin and regulation of regional Bell operating companies. Bills proposed by Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) and Rep. Jack Brooks (D-Texas) have a chance at controlling the RBOCs. Both men speak candidly. D~w~~"RJM E N 3TSNews FeatmeB"llShoote' Equipment Poll From the Editor News International News Up Front Cover Story Guest Commentary Manufacturing Meeting-1 Company Profile State Show-OCMA Manufacturer Meeting-2 State Show-WAMO News Feature-VNEA COVER 8 10 12 31 32 34 41 62 74 78 82 84 94 Tournaments & Leagues-1 Tournaments & Leagues-2 Redemption Report Video Weasel Reader's Response Tax Tips Pingame Diary Ticket Tech Technical Topics What's New Classified Calendar The Last Word 109 112 11 3 115 119 123 124 126 129 130 134 140 181 182 Nintendo offers a dizzying array of games for the new Super System . Clockwise from top left: The Addams Family, Robo Cop, Super Soccer, Act Raiser, and Super Mario World.