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A new bill is being considered by the California Assembly in the US, which could affect amusement skill games that award prizes.

The AB 1753 bill, introduced by Rep. Isadore Hall III of the 52nd district on February 8, carries a bland technical title referring to its intent to modify the state penal code regarding slot machines.

The proposed bill’s legal language expands the definition of “slot machine” to include any device that is coin-operated and can “sell, deliver or present some merchandise, indication of weight, entertainment or other thing of value.”

This machine classification would be restricted to awarding prizes limited to the value of the price per play and increase penalties for certain gambling violations.

According to US trade press, certain industry members have questioned whether the proposed law could negatively impact the operation of amusement redemption games. However, one clause in the bill explicitly exempts “pinball and other amusement machines or devices, which are predominantly games of skill.”

This exemption might seem to close the matter, but California has apparently had an uneven history of enforcement of gaming statues - including the occasional misinterpretation by law enforcement and misapplication to amusement games.

One leading operator has warned: “If the bill is misread by local poilce and district attorneys to apply to redemption games, it could conceivably shut down the redemption industry in parts of California or in any state or jurisdiction that adopts copycat legislation.”

But, according to attorney Bob Snyder, who has studied AB 1753, amusement professinals don’t need to worry. “I don’t think it even applies to redemption games or the amusement industry,” Synder told US trade press. “There is a specific exemption for amusements which, admittedly, could be spelled out a little stronger.”

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Barcrest Group has updated the Game Executive Software for all Triple 7 machines to provide added security, protection and control of the coin handling system following recent attacks on the Horizon cabinet. Details of these have already been circulated on Critical Machine Security Bulletin No 23 12^th Feb 2009. Barcrest Group recommends that the new Game Executive Software is fitted to all Triple 7 machines at the earliest opportunity.  

Copies of the updated Games Executive Software can be downloaded to any standard USB stick from the Barcrest Group BBS at https://files.barcrestgroup.com or alternatively can be ordered through our after sales team on 0161 830 6549. This executive can be used to update any machines running software 3.2.4.6, issued August 2008, or later. If your machine is running a Game Executive older than this please contact Barcrest Group technical support for advice on how to update to this latest version. 

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SECURITY SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR HORIZON MACHINES
 
Further to our security bulletin number 22 Barcrest Group can now advise that the updated security software detailed in the list attached is now available. The new software is designed to defeat the current attacks on the Horizon cabinet and increase the protection of the machines coin handling protocol.
 
When fitting this new software it is ESSENTIAL that a wiring modification is carried out at the same time to the payout port on the MPU5. This involves moving a wire from pin 7 to pin 1 on that port. An Information sheet, ID 69386, detailing this change can be obtained from the after sales team.
 
Fitting the new software will clear the hopper float, the Note Acceptor BNV key and reset the machine’s volume to the default level. Once the software has been updated these must be reset back to the site’s preferred values using the test routine.
 
We recommend that this updated software is fitted to the machines at the earliest opportunity. Copies of the latest versions can be downloaded from the Barcrest Group BBS at https://files.barcrestgroup.com or alternatively can be ordered through our after sales team on 0161 830 6549

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The first ever successful video arcade game was in 1972, a simple electronic tennis game called "Pong".

Pong had been invented 14 years earlier by William Higinbotham. Higinbotham, who was then head of instrumentation design at Brookhaven National Laboratory, developed the game to amuse visitors touring the laboratory. The game became so popular, however, that visitors would stand in line for hours to play it.

Higinbotham dismantled his game in 1960. He did not consider it important enough to apply for a patent (a government document that gives an inventor the sole right to manufacture his or her invention for a certain period of time). Twelve years later interest in Pong was rekindled. Atari released the arcade version of Pong, while at the same time Magnavox released Odyssey, a home-television version of the game.

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Gamer Testing Ground Review - Get Paid For Playing Video Game

You can become a video game tester and get paid for playing video game. Game companies are hiring new game tester so there are enough rooms for everyone. Become a video game tester does not require programming experience and education degree. The job is opened for everyone. As long as you enjoy to play video game, then you are qualify for the job. Gamer Testing Ground will guide people who are interested in game testing job for a higher chance to get the job.

Game companies are searching for new game testers each month due there are a few number of game testers. Many people do not know that this kind of job does exist. That’s why game companies hardly recruit any candidates each month. Video game tester is scarce and game companies are in demand of testers. This is the reason why they are paying more for the position. This is the best opportunity to get the job and earn at a high pay rate.

Become a video game tester and get paid for playing video game can be a real fun and entertaining. But the job is often tedious and stressful due you need to spend at least 8 hours per day testing video game. There is no limit on how many games you can test, as long as you have enough time you can test as many games as you like. It usually takes more than 8 hour per day to test one game. The more video games you can test, and more money you will earn.

Gamer Testing Ground has the valuable source that guides you through the application process. If you understand how to create your profile the correct way, you will have a higher chance to be employed by a game company. Your resume is the most important factor that a company will determine whether or not to hire you.

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The Finest Places To Visit At Great Yarmouth Sea Resort

Great Yarmouth is not only a superb place to visit for a family vacation or romantic break, but also an exceptional spot for people who love the nightlife. People of all ages come to this major tourist location on a frequent basis to benefit from the feast of activities on offer, including theme park rides by day and the variety of bars, discos and clubs at night.

During the day you can take a trip down to Great Yarmouth’s golden mile which is just paradise for those who are looking for the best in seaside entertainment. The promenade is lined with many Amusement arcades to keep you busy for hours, and there is also a range of children’s rides all along the seafront. Other attractions include the Venetian waterways and the ever popular crazy golf game to mention but a few.

The Pleasure Beach is a magnificent place to visit and is also really great value for money. There are two sorts of wristbands available for purchase; the standard wristband at 14 and the Super Saver wristband which is 16 and permits you to enjoy the majority of the rides offered. The rides themselves include a pirate ship and the renowned Great Yarmouth Roller-coaster and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

As the sun ebbs away and the night draws in, take a stroll along Regent Road, where there is the wonderful Canopy of Lights which makes incredible viewing. If you are looking to boogie into the early hours of the morning then the wide range of pubs and clubs will more than satisfy you on your night out. There are more than sufficient pubs to start the night off perfect and plenty of clubs to conclude it in style.

If pubs and clubs are not genuinely your scene then there are other night time activities on hand for your pleasure including amusement arcades, bingo and even firework displays. There is also stockcar and greyhound racing to be enjoyed and for folks who like a bet there are numerous casinos to keep you entertained. Whatever you are into, a night at Great Yarmouth will surely give you a night to remember.

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Helen is a freelance columnist who pens occasional pieces on Great Yarmouth, while staying at Hopton caravan park, working on behalf of Haven Holidays.

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