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To: T.K. Allen who wrote (7696)	3/6/1998 12:10:00 PM
From: Ed Pettee	Respond to of 10368

Tod -- I just finished talking to a contact at the Coin Operators Association. He confirmed that it will be a dragged out session when it starts next week. One Senator is waiting in the wings with 50 amendments to the bill. He agreed that the vote is dependent on holding two to three pro VGM people. It sounds like a lot of arm twisting and pressure will be applied. He also confirmed that they were pushing for a full state wide referendum. Without him saying it, I get the feeling that the reason for going the way of the full state wide referendum, is that as a compromise position it may be more palatable to some Senators than keeping things as they are and adding more regulations now. These Senators can say we are going to let the people decide and see if there has really been a shift in sentiment against VGM's as the opposition keeps claiming.If they do get to a referendum I think the pro-VGM people will promise stronger regulations and an increase in revenues at that time.<These last two comments are my opinions not the Coin Operators Assoc.> Of course if the Supreme Court rules in favor of keeping certain machines before the session is over that could be a big help. IF they go the other way and rule that they are all illegal that be a knock out blow. Some are advocating waiting in the Senate until the Court decides, but nobody can predict when the Court will rule on the issues.

To: T.K. Allen who wrote (7696)	3/6/1998 7:54:00 PM
From: Nittany Lion	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10368

TK, For whatever it's worth, we seem to be in agreement about certain statements by Company officials. It bothers me also. Of the three hurdles you mentioned I still think the courts and the people will side with the industry. Being a player myself, and I know I have mentioned this before, I don't care about computer chips or experts - two different people playing the same programmed machine will play differently and thus have different outcomes as opposed to a slot machine which would produce the same results, PERIOD. I do believe the court will agree with this and the fact that the lottery issue does not pertain to this form of gaming. As far as the popular vote, I don't think it's so much the fact that people necessarily want the gambling as it is more a freedom issue and ultimately they will reaffirm the belief that adults should be able to decide on their own how they spend their entertainment dollar. Of course, the vote could ultimately depend on how important this issue is to each individual voter come Nov.- how emotional or apathetic will each side be when it comes time to vote? The biggest hurdle IMO is the Senate - anything could happen, so it's anybody's guess. Gary