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·quality Is Our Family Tradition· TOKENS 800-227-5813 TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 19, No. 4 March 1993 F~~~~~t~e~tate a~ociation IN CA 800-227-5814 minds ~ State association directors and presidents shared vital information at an annual meeting held in late January. Pointed comments were made and updates given on several important fronts: video gaming, insurance rates, membership, and income forecasting. What's cookin' in Louisiana? 84 So, how goes it in the latest state to legalize video gaming with coin machine operator involvement? "Video Gaming Outlook" checks on the current status of this government/private enterprise partnership. Included are operator quotes and tips on installing optical fiber cable. Las Vegas welcomes new headliner: ACME • 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. 122 Add another neon sign in the world's glittery gaming capital. The "sold out'' American Coin Machine Expo will be in town March 11-13 to showcase the newest technology in games and music. Advance to page 164 for the show floor map and page 168 for the exhibitor list. Quality control personnel at Hoffman & Hoffman checking diameter of token with micrometer D~~B~i~TM EN!5 Equipment Poll From the Editor Letters News Up Front News Feature Cover Story The Outer Limits Ten Years Ago Coinman Interview Scoring Success Company Profile 8 10 12 16 48 52 56 76 80 98 108 116 C Redemption Report Player's Perspective Management Tax Tips Frank's Cranks Ticket Tech Technical Topics Tournaments & Leagues What's New AMOA & Latin Jukebox Top 30 Classified Calendar The Last Word 128 132 136 144 152 156 162 193 196 206 207 257 258 OVER Lazer-Tron rocked the redemptin boat with its laser gun games. In a short period of time the company introduced several innovative products, the latest being Jungle Rama and Spin-To-Win. The men behind the products are, standing - Bryan (I) and Matt Kelly; seated - Ron Carrara (I) and Norm Petermeier. HOFFMAN (J HOFFMAN P.O. Box 896, Carmel, CA 93921 PLAY METER 6 MARCH 1993