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July/Aug 2009 The Independent Voice Of The Coin-Op Industry
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players.
Meanwhile, in the UK we have had a stakes and prizes review
which has resulted in a doubled jackpot to £70. Operators have
worked night and day to change over their machines to the new
stakes and prizes. We spoke to Steve Hawkins at Essex Leisure to
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