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President Backtracks From Plans to Install 2,000 Slot Machines

President Backtracks From Plans to Install 2,000 Slot Machines

24 Aug, 2002
Philippines: President Gloria Arroyo backtracked recently from her plan to put up 2,000 slot machines nationwide, after she was accused of turning her country into a 'gambling republic' and not into a strong republic, as she had envisioned earlier in her state of the nation address in July.
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Playboy Pinball to Feature in "The Weekend Flash"

Playboy Pinball to Feature in "The Weekend Flash"

24 Aug, 2002
The Playboy Channel will feature Stern's Playboy pinball machine in their new television news show, The Weekend Flash which shows naked presenters. The game not only will be a permanent prop on the set, but it will also be played regularly, according to Playboy sources.
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Steve Ritchie to Design Pinball for Stern

Steve Ritchie to Design Pinball for Stern

28 Aug, 2002
Stern Pinball is very excited to announce that former Williams' designer Steve Ritchie will be designing a new pinball machine for the company in the upcoming year.
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Game On Exhibition

Game On Exhibition

29 Aug, 2002
Britain's capital became the host for one of the most ambitious exhibitions to emphasise the recreational pursuits of video entertainment in many years. Located at the auspicious London Barbican Gallery, the event will be on display until September 2002.
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Virtua Fighter 4 EVOLUTION Set For Launch

Virtua Fighter 4 EVOLUTION Set For Launch

30 Aug, 2002
The wait is finally over……the latest evolution of the Virtua Fighter series is here! Sega Amusements Europe launches Virtua Fighter 4 EVOLUTION. Virtua Fighter, the epic masterpiece created by the legendary Yu Suzuki, continues its magnificent tale with the release of Virtua Fighter 4 EVOLUTION.
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CAE Update

CAE Update

4 Sep, 2002
The big prize drawing is on again, someone's going home with a new toy! The grand prize drawing winner will have their choice of one machine from the selection (subject to change, but pretty well set) of Eight Ball Deluxe, an original upright Centipede video, or an ArcadeWerX.
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Stern Distribution Deals

Stern Distribution Deals

4 Sep, 2002
Stern Pinball would like to announce that Namusco in Belgium and JVH in Holland will now be the exclusive distributors of Stern pinball machines in their respective countries. Namusco will co-operate with JVH to cover the Dutch market.
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Namco Continues Expansion with Barcelona Opening

Namco Continues Expansion with Barcelona Opening

5 Sep, 2002
Namco has underlined its commitment to the European market with the opening of a new Namco Station multi-purpose entertainment facility in Barcelona. Situated in the prestigious Diagonal Mar development in the northern sea-facing district of Barcelona.
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FX Simulation to Attend Preview UK Show his October

FX Simulation to Attend Preview UK Show his October

5 Sep, 2002
FX Simulation have announced that they will be attending this year's Preview UK show at the London West Novotel in Hammersmith. This will be FX Simulation's premier attendance at the Preview show.
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October Release for Initial D in Europe

October Release for Initial D in Europe

6 Sep, 2002
Following the sell out success of Initial D in Japan Sega Amusements Europe Ltd have now released this highly successful driving game in Europe as single sit down cabinet linkable up to 2 players.
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