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(Continued from page 59) usual period from idea to accep- tance by state regulators is 30 to 90 days, said Ms. Bailey.

According to Doug Sanderson, director of sales, Bally Gaming, Inc. (Las Vegas), the fact that many more gaming vessels of today are newbuil dings, versus the refit of ex- isting boats prevalent in the past, makes the job of game supplier that much easier. Mr. Sanderson's as- sessment on the market overall is summed up easily—Explosive! "There are at least 45 opportuni- ties (to outfit vessels or stationary waterfront barges) now available, in progress, or in the works, with about 500 gaming machines per op- portunity," Mr. Sanderson said.

Ms. Bailey's sentiments are simi- lar. "It is now going like a house on fire...with Texas probably going on line this spring, the business is boom- ing, absolutely booming."

Both Universal and Bally are backing these glowing words with strong actions, as both have opened sales and service offices closer to the action. In mid-February, Uni- versal opened its sales and service office in St. Louis, with Fred Lewis serving as branch manager. Simi- larly, Bally opened a Biloxi, Miss., service office on February 1.

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