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To: Ed Pettee who wrote (6285)	1/11/1998 11:00:00 AM
From: T.K. Allen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10368

Ed: Regarding BNGO spending some cash to "defend their business and bring balance to the argument", probably the most effective thing they can do is one-on-one lobbying of individual legislators. Mr. Mims and the Harrison's should have excellent connections through their years in business in SC. I think this is one area where BNGO's recent acquisitions will pay huge dividends. The SC video poker situation is being forced to a head by the upcoming gubernatorial election, the legislative session, and pot-stirring by The State. My hope is that whatever comes out of this legislative session will put the issue to rest for the forseeable future. I see this whole controversy boiling down to the following 2 key elements: - The industry needs a stable regulatory/political environment in which to make business decisions. - The politicians need money (read that as taxes - note that in one of today's State articles that 88% of the legislators were in favor of increased taxes on video poker). If a deal can be struck which satisfies these two issues (and I think this is entirely possible), then things will simmer down and BNGO will flourish. TKA