Following the 2005 devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, businessman John Georges has decided to run as an independent candidate for the governor’s job. Georges’s businesses include AMA Distributors and Lucky Coin, a route operation, in a New Orleans suburb. He took over the two longtime companies following the death of popular former AMOA president Bob Nims.
Georges campaigned as a Republican, with low ratings in the political polls. He had debated whether to run as either a Democrat or becoming an Independent candidate. Georges claims the switch will increase hi appeal to voters on both sides of the governmental aisle. MORE VALIDATORS TO SELL Millions of vending and amusement games in the U.S. will require updated or new bill validators next spring. In September, the U.S. Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing unveiled its redesigned $5 bill, scheduled to go into circulation next spring. Notice of the proposed design changes went out to manufacturers of ATM and “other cash-oriented machines” more than a year ago. The Treasury wanted to offer ample adjustment time. Printing began in late September. Similar to the $10, $20 and $50 bills, new pastel colors and a second watermark identify an authentic bill. The security thread will be embedded in a new location to hinder counterfeiters from altering a $5 bill into a $100. POOL NEWS FOR 2008 Once again, the Valley National associations are planning their tournament programs. At this time, the following are scheduled: The Valley National Eight-Ball Association (VNEA) will hold its 28th annual championship tournament at the Riviera Hotel & Casino Hotel in Las Vegas on May 22- 31, 2008. Six thousand players from almost every U.S. state, six Canadian provinces and several other countries, including Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Finland, France, Germany, New Zealand and Spain. This year, there will be 33 unique divisions playing for a record $85,000 added monies on 300 Valley pool tables. The 2008 VNEA Juniors program, divided into three age groups from nine to 20, will conduct its own program on June 26-29, 2008 in Mankato, Minnesota. More than 1,000 junior shooters from the United States, Canada and New Zealand will compete on 100 Valley poll tables in 12 challenging events and dozens of mini-tournaments. The Valley International Foosball Association (VIFA) will hold its 12th Annual VIFA International Championships at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on March 26-29, 2008. Hundreds of VIFA players from around the world will compete for a prize fund of an estimated $40,000 on more than 100 Tornado foosball tables. For more information on these events, contact 989-893-1800 or www.VNEA.com or www.VIFA.com.
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- 30 September - 02 October, 2008
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