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VGM revenues fall Gaming industry can’t get going By Paul Tash try has been compounded when consider - Montana Times ing that expenses have continued to rise. The state's gaming business continues All in all, not a pretty picture for to struggle, as revenues fell slightly in the gaming businesses in Montana. third quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 from the However, gaming operators and oth - same period a year ago, according to pre - ers in the are liminary figures recently released by the working to improve the economic Gambling Control Division. outlook, industry representa - Third quarter, which ended March 31, tives said. registered a total of $15 million in revenues "Like many Montana from video gaming machines (VGM), small businesses, our gam - down about 1 percent from 3Q FY17, ing operators face signifi - which totaled about $15.1 million. VGM cant challenges in this revenues have flatlined in the last four economy," said John years – with third quarter totals registering Iverson, government affairs $15.2 million in 2016 and $15.1 million in counsel and lobbyist for the 2015. And the five years before that, the Montana Tavern Association. industry was working its way out of a "However, they’re resilient and recession, which dumped 2010 and ‘11 rev - will continue to work hard to enues down to the $12 million mark (see grow the market amidst these accompanying chart). challenges." Tax revenues remain about 6 percent “Flat VGM tax revenues behind the industry’s high mark of $16 mil - underscore the challenges lion recorded in the second quarter of faced by many small business - FY08. And damage suffered by the indus - See REVENUES Page 6

GIA convention set: Launch coming soon Fairmont May 22-23 for SWIG406 app By Paul Tash with registration from 1-2 p.m. and By Paul Tash, Montana Tavern Times Montana Tavern Times play from 2 to 5 p.m. The reception It's not too late. The Montana Gaming and Trade Show, featuring Montana still have time to sign up to participate in the Industry Association’s gaming machine manu - newly developed mobile phone app called SWIG406 before its 28th annual conven - facturers, runs from 6 launch planned later this month. tion takes place to 9 p.m., and the Developed by the Montana Tavern Tuesday and finals of the poker Association to drive business to participat - Wednesday, May 22- tournament starts at ing taverns, SWIG406 is free for MTA 23, at Fairmont Hot 9 p.m. members to participate in. Non-members Springs Resort, about On Wednesday, will be charged a sensible fee. 18 miles west of Butte. following a buffet MTA Executive Director Margaret The event kicks off breakfast at 8 a.m., the Herriges said the app's developer is working out some minor, last- Tuesday with the fund-raising Annual Meeting will begin at minute bugs discovered in beta-testing, so the app has been delayed Freeze-Out Poker Tournament, See GIA Page 9 a bit to polish it all up. "It must be working flawlessly to provide the best user experi - ence," she said. "The better the user experience, the more success - Change service requested: P.O. Box 4307, Butte, MT 59702 ful SWIG406 will be." The delay has provided the MTA "a great opportunity," PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Herriges added. "We are able to sign up more bars before the launch and better P A I D Permit No. 93 See SWIG406 Page 8 Livingston, MT Montana Tavern Times – 2 May 2018 May 2018 Montana Tavern Times – 3

CTheM poodlTe skiArts, ha ir dinner is a rockin’ good time bows, and bobby socks were the rage during the Central Montana Tavern Association's seventh annu - al Spirits Festival fundraiser April 11 at Lewistown’s Eagles Club. The affair featured a '50s theme, and many party- goers dressed the part. "Drive-in" food, such as hotdogs, hamburgers and fries, was the appropriate fare of the day, and a juke box provided the music. A silent auction, raffles, and a unique prize-hole fundraiser offered ample opportunities for folks to donate money, and win cash and prizes. As always, emcee Frank Carr welcomed the festive crowd and thanked the local tavern owners and support - ers for their contributions, allowing the local association to donate thousands of dol - lars to local emergency services groups. The CMTA has donated about $55,000 to emergency service organizations since 2013. The fundraiser also attracted several and food vendors, lending a nice party atmosphere to the evening. The Fergus Co. Sheriff's Association provided free rides home for guests who did not want to drive.

Paul Tash photos THE CENTRAL Montana Tavern Association provided plenty of fun MILODRAGOVICH, DALE, STEINBRENNER P.C. for party-goers April 11 at its annual Attorneys Spirits Festival in Lewistown. At top, Bernard and Martie Taylor sample some whiskey provided by Patrick License Transfers, Griffith from Willie’s Distillery in Gaming Applications, Ennis. Above right, Nyna Smith Real Estate, Business Sales, points out another interesting silent auction item to her daughter, Terri and Estate Planning Kinkelaar. Above left, Steve Walter GERALD W. STEINBRENNER of the Montana Lottery gets Mike (406) 728-1455 P.O. Box 4947 Fax (406) 549-7077 620 High Park Way Lamphier to give his Red Box a E-Mail: [email protected] www.bigskylawyers.com Missoula MT 59806-4947 whirl. GERALD W. STEINBRENNER Montana Tavern Times – 4 May 2018

Tavern Times Opinion/Editorial Cheers! to National Tavern Month ABL News Release American Beverage Licensees (ABL) is proud to recognize May as National Tavern Month. Since 1953, Tavern Month has served as an opportunity to support local hospitality businesses; promote the respon - sible service and enjoyment of , and spirits; and educate the public about the history, traditions and economic impact of the hundreds-of-thousands of on-premise beverage licensees throughout the United States. The traditions of local bars and taverns embody the individualism and entrepreneur - ial courage that is the American spirit. One of the hallmarks of the and tavern busi - ness is face-to-face interaction with cus - tomers, to which many bar and tavern own - ers attribute their desire to enter into the business. While getting to know your cus - tomers’ first names has become somewhat of a novelty in today’s world, it remains an integral part of running a successful bar or tavern. “Bars and taverns are as much a part of the nation’s fabric and history as George changing faster than ever; bars and taverns Town,” are the personification of community Washington and Paul Revere, and have continue to adopt, embrace and utilize a spirit and social culture – central tenets to played an integral role in the development range of new technologies and tools in an this nation’s civic fabric. Whether a multi- and formation of this nation for nearly 250 effort to increase safety and improve the generational family owned and operated years” said ABL Executive Director John overall customer experience.” tavern, a new wine bar, an upscale lounge Bodnovich. “While much has stayed the The American bar and tavern, commonly or the corner bar, these establishments pro - See TAVERNS Page 5 same during this period, the times are referred to as the “Friendliest Place in Tavern Timetable — UPCOMING EVENTS — A Tash Communications Publication May 11 Gaming Advisory Council, GCD offices, Helena May 12 Yellowstone Co. TA dinner, Big Horn Resort, Billings Tavern Times Business and News Office: P.O. Box 4307, Butte, MT 59702 May 22-23 GIA Convention, Fairmont Hot Springs • TEL: 406-494-0100 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Sept. 10-13 MTA Convention and Trade Show, Missoula

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GaBym Anne iGenrkegn rebnut waes rwecentaly upld atefd oand rmthe fo rmhattiang osf o urs renoewaml eyo urcs, phleasae conntacgt use to star t GCD Communications formalized in rule. form and Gambling Operator the process of making correc - The renewal season is upon A new disclosure required license is somewhat different. tions. us – licenses are due expire this year as a result of the Minor changes to the license Over 30 years ago, renew - June 30, and licensees can recent legislative changes itself include the Gambling ing a gambling operator’s expect to receive notifications includes licensees’ obligation to Control logo set in the back - license required the same infor - starting on May 15. This year disclose if it is participating as a ground – a small change that mation as it does today. This renewal forms and permits coborrower, guarantor, or pled - creates a significant visual alter - year’s updates move in a natu - have a more streamlined for - ral direction. Record compari - mat: a step towards moderniza - son and disclosure of financial tion. To strengthen the lines of information will keep the divi - communication, we have taken sion apprised of changes to some basic measures to pre - o ensure you your licensed business. vent confusion and avoid any With warmer days and the disarray in record-keeping. receive your summer season approaching, The renewal form this year we want to create a positive was updated to reflect changes Tlicense ... prior to preparation experience for our in statute and rule. Specifically, licensees who will be submitting last legislative session, a bill the June 30 expi - their updated renewal forms was passed (SB 344) related to ration date, com - soon. We encourage you to use requirements and allowances our online TAP site to do your for licensees obtaining institu - plete your renew - renewal at https://tap.dor.mt.gov tional financing. In response to – log in to your existing account the statutory changes, the divi - Anne Gerken al by June 15. if you already have one for your sion adopted an Administrative entity. Select the Gambling Rule (23.16.122, ARM), which Operator Account, choose the requires a gambling licensee gor, in a non-licensee’s loan ation. 30-Jun-2019 filing period, and acquiring a loan from a regulat - from a regulated lender. The The formatting changes to then select the “File Now” link. ed lender to disclose the loan licensee must disclose to the the renewal form, also minor, If you renew online, you can to the division – including all department that loan and all reflect the Division’s normal receive your new license faster, coborrowers, guarantors, or parties to the loan no later than housekeeping – just basic and in most cases, the same pledgors. the first license renewal follow - spring cleaning. For the most day. This disclosure must be ing closing of the loan. part, the same basic questions To ensure you receive your done no later than the first Anticipate a question on the are asked, but licensees will license and new permits prior to license renewal following the renewal form specifically related notice something has been the June 30 expiration date, licensee’s receipt of funds to these requirements. added. Expect to see our complete your renewal by June under the loan. This disclosure Not only has the renewal records of current ownership to 15. Call (406) 444-1971 or of institutional financing was form been updated according to encourage accuracy in report - email [email protected] with any generally required in the past changes in the regulations, both ing – if our records don’t match questions.

and server training. According to the 2016 Taverns Economic Impact Study of Use state’s online portal from Page 4 America’s Beer, Wine & Spirits vide their customers with the Retailers, direct retail alcohol for liquor license renewal same central function: serving sales for on-premise, licensed Alcoholic beverage license renewal season is quickly approach - as the place where members of establishments account for as ing, and the Montana alcoholic beverage licensing team at the the community join together for many as 1.41 million jobs; Montana Department of Revenue wants to remind licensees to a meal and a drink, to celebrate $35.9 billion in wages and ben - complete their renewal before June 30. and commiserate, to catch up efits; and more than $76 billion Communications about renewals will be sent May 15 either by on local news with friends and in economic impact annually. mail or email, depending on what option the licensees chose. neighbors, or to simply catch a When including all sales by on- Licensees who have already used TransAction Portal (TAP) will game on TV. premise, full-service restaurants receive an email notification that your renewal is ready to process While much has stayed the and drinking places, those num - on TAP, which also allows you to print your license after paying. same, the culture of bars and bers climb to 5.66 million jobs; Use the website to renew your license at https://tap.dor.mt.gov. taverns has also changed. With $136.7 billion in wages and By law, the consequence of not renewing your alcoholic bever - an increasing emphasis on benefits; and over $275 billion ages license on time will result in penalties and possibly revoca - responsible consumption, it has in economic impact. tion. It is important to completely fill out the renewal. The Licensing become vital for bar and tavern This May, join ABL and its and Compliance Bureau thoroughly reviews each renewal to owners to operate their estab - state bar and tavern association ensure any changes are addressed and will follow up with lishments with a strong sense affiliates in embracing the his - licensees when needed. of decorum and security. In toric and modern roles of the "The online renewal applications are available on our website," order to provide the safest and American bar and tavern, the said Becky Schlauch, Liquor Control Division administrator. "It's friendliest atmosphere for their hardworking individuals who quick and easy. We also have a great staff that is here to help and patrons, these owners and strive to keep the doors of their answer any questions you may have. There's really no reason not operators strive to employ inno - businesses open, and the good to renew on time." vative and effective methods of jobs they provide to those in Please contact the department's call center at (406) 444-6900 age verification, crowd control, their communities. with questions or visit revenue.mt.gov for licensing information. Montana Tavern Times - 6 May 2018

quality services to our customers • Cascade, down 3 percent to Eastern counties in the Bakken in what is a fairly stagnant busi - $1,620,000 from $1,671,000; oil region continue to fall from Revenues ness environment.” • Lewis and Clark, down 1.5 “boom” levels of three years ago, from Page 1 Of the seven largest counties, percent to $1,095,000 from though the losses are less dramatic. es in the hospitality industry, only Flathead and Gallatin showed $1,112,000; Richland (county seat – Sidney) whether it be gambling, alcohol or revenue gains last quarter. Gallatin • Missoula, down .2.1 percent fell 4.5 percent to $330,000 from food," said Neil Peterson, execu - improved 4.5 percent to $950,000 to $1,520,000 from $1,553,000; $345,000 a year ago, Roosevelt tive director of the Gaming from $909,000, while Flathead • Silver Bow, down 1.7 percent (county seat – Wolf Point) dropped Industry Association of Montana. rose 1.9 percent to $1,379,000 to $854,000 from $869,000; 6 percent to $284,000 from "Our small businesses continue to from $1,353,000. • and Yellowstone, down 2.8 $302,000, and Custer County find ways to increase revenues and Third quarter results for the percent to $3,010,000 from (county seat – Miles City) fell 5.4 reduce costs while still providing other largest counties were: $3,096,000. percent to $235,000 from $249,000. However, Dawson County (county seat – Glendive) reversed the trend, posting a gain of 15.7 percent to $218,000 from $188,000. Third quarter results for other larger counties across the state include: • Hill (county seat – Havre), down 10.5 percent to $257,000 from $287,000; • Lincoln (county seat – Libby), up 4.9 percent to $269,000 from $256,000; • Park (county seat – Livingston), up 4.2 percent to $222,000 from $213,000; • And Ravalli County (county seat – Hamilton), up 8.5 percent to $390,000 from $360,000. Overall, 26 of the 52 reporting counties reported growth, while 26 suffered losses. GCD doesn’t release information on four small counties that have one operator. See the tables on Page 7 for more revenue information. !!

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cated screen profile and trademarked with Montana's to help them attract Secretary of State, and the MTA SWIG406 customers. plans to trademark it nationally. from Page 1 The cost for con - Taverns wanting to participate train (bar staff), so you can use the sumers will be just in SWIG406 can contact Herriges app to market and promote your $5 per month with at (406) 442-5040. Taverns in bar in amazing ways." auto renewal. Bozeman and Missoula are espe - Consumers will buy and down - A major cially encouraged to participate, so load the SWIG406 app on their statewide launch of university students can benefit. A phones and use the app to redeem the app is planned as logo and some information about for a free Montana-crafted bever - soon as the app is the tavern needs to provide to par - ready to go later this ticipate. age at any of the participating they choose. month with simultaneous press Taverns can sign up any time establishments. SWIG406 is good Additionally, participating conferences in larger cities. Social- to participate in SWIG406, but in for one free drink per app holder establishments will be able to add media marketing is planned for the order to get in before the initial for each bar per year, though par - their own discounts, events, or app, as well. launch, they need to contact ticipating taverns will have the other specials on their own dedi - option to offer more free drinks if SWIG406 has been registered Herriges by mid-May. May 2018 Montana Tavern Times – 9

KThae Modntanaa Tasvern Ttimoes rmeent affsairs icogunseln. as RKaedas pvlanse to spnend usome e gdolf giamre, ethe rceleaste soaid. Hr e and Montana Department of Over the last 35 years, Kadas time cycling, helping his son work his partner Martha Newell live in Revenue Director Mike Kadas is has served in a variety of private on his house, and working on his Missoula and have two sons. retiring May 11, according to a and public positions. From 1983 to state news release. 1996 he was a Montana Kadas has State Representative, served as the state's serving on the House 17th revenue director Appropriations under Gov. Steve Committee for eight of Bullock since Jan. 7, those years. From 1989 2013. As director, he to 1996, he owned and has led a staff of operated a small con - about 600 employees struction company. and managed a budg - From 1996 to 2006 he • Karoake 7 nights a week 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. et of about $50 mil - was the Mayor of lion. During his Missoula. He then • Newest Poker, Keno and Line Games Queen of Hearts tenure, Kadas has became Director of • Packaged Liquor To-Go Card Club worked to make MIKE KADAS Special Projects at • Great Drink Prices Montana's systems Rivertop Renewables, a Best Live Poker Action in Town of taxation "more understandable, Missoula-based, biodegradable in the Queen of Hearts Card Room. efficient and progressive," the chemicals company. Kadas holds a release said. B.A. in economics-philosophy and crystalloungebillings.com “From his time as a legislator, a M.A. in economics from UM. 101 North 28th Street • Billings, Montana • 406-259-0010 as mayor, and as director of the Department of Revenue, Mike has made a meaningful impact on our state,” Bullock said in the release. “I've always admired his intellect, his leadership and his thoughtful manner. His retirement is earned and deserved, and I appreciate what he has given to our adminis - tration and state.” “I want to thank Gov. Bullock for giving me the opportunity to serve our extraordinary state and its people,” Kadas said in the release. “And I’d like to thank the employees of the department for their dedication and willingness to serve Montana. It has been an honor and privilege to be a part of their team and work for the people of Montana.” Kadas worked closely with rep - resentatives of the state taverns and earned their respect. "I enjoyed working with Director Kadas and wish him well in his new adventure," said John Iverson, the Montana Tavern Association's lobbyist and govern - GIA from Page 1 9. The meeting will feature discus - sion of issues impacting the indus - try at the state and national levels, said Neil Peterson, executive direc - tor of the state GIA. The meeting will wrap up in the early afternoon on Wednesday. “The GIA convention provides members with up-to-date informa - tion on a variety of industry issues,” Peterson added. “It's also a great opportunity for gaming oper - ators to network with peers from the industry.” For more information, call Peterson at 406-459-5771 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Montana Tavern Times – 10 May 2018 May 2018 Montana Tavern Times – 11

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Liquor Biz Craft beer sales up, but more breweries close By Paul F. Vang Earth Day (the 48th Earth Day Wine heist solved? Looking over highlights in bev - since the first one in 1970), it On Christmas 2014, the world erage industry news for the past seems appropriate to pass on news of wine and fine dining was month, beer seems to dominate the that Anheuser-Busch InBev is rocked when one of the country’s news. But, don’t worry, there’s still investing in green energy. most famous restaurants, the room for whiskey and wine. As first reported in Fortune , French Laundry of Yountville, AB InBev announced plans to California, had half a million dol - Craft ups and downs make a serious commitment to lars of wine, some 110 bottles, Craft beer sales grew another 8 using renewable energy in making stolen in the middle of the night. percent in 2017. In contrast, the beer. CEO Carlos Brito said, Atlasobscura.com , an online number of breweries that closed “Budweiser is going to be carrying guidebook and tour guide, report - grew by nearly 70 percent. the flag for renewable energy ed on the solving of the crime. A Denver Business Journal around the world,” going on to say The ringleaders were Alfred report indicates that the growth of respected brewers, has new “kraft” that the company will produce all Georgis and Davis Kuryakoz, both the craft sector also means that brewers making American-type of its using renewable energy California residents, who, accord - there’s a lot more competition for brews. A San Diego brewer, Stone by 2025. ing to the California Department those sales. Craft beer now, Brewing, opened a brewery in The commitment further means of Justice, were also involved in according to a trade group, Berlin, and the owner said an older that AB InBev and partners will be other fine wine robberies. Brewers Association, reached $26 man recently approached him and investing around $2 billion in The French Laundry had just billion last year, and 23.4 percent said, “Your beer tastes like I used renewable energy. closed for remodeling at Christmas of the beer market, not counting to remember. Thank you!” He was - In a later CNBC story, AB of 2014, and the robbers had it rel - sales from former craft breweries n’t necessarily talking about the InBev said, in addition to getting atively easy. Nobody was on the owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev IPA he was drinking as much as he 100 percent of electricity from premises when they broke in, and and Constellation Brands. At the was bemoaning the loss of quality renewable sources, they plan to cut the alarm system had been deacti - end of 2017, there were 6,260 and flavor of mass-produced carbon dioxide emissions by 25 vated. They bee-lined it for the breweries operating in the U.S., a German beers. percent and all packaging will be restaurant’s most expensive and 16 percent growth from 2016. Another aspect of craft beer returnable or made from majority rare . Among the stolen On the other hand, 165 craft growth is exports, which grew 3.6 recycled content. wines were rare Burgundy and breweries closed last year. Some percent in 2017, according to Last year, the European brewer, Bordeaux wines, and a California preliminary findings for closings Beveragedaily.com . Carlsberg, announced plans to “cult” wine, Screaming Eagle. indicate that issues with landlords Canada is our largest market eliminate all carbon emissions at The first break in the case seeking different uses for property, for our craft beers, accounting for its breweries by 2030, and 100 per - came just a month after the heist, particularly in crowded and high over half of total exports, followed cent use of renewable electricity by when a lawyer in Greensboro, NC cost markets like Denver, was a by Asia and Pacific countries. In 2022. called the Napa County sheriff. A big factor. Some small and rela - addition, Goose Island, originally a Both AB InBev and the client bought some expensive tively new breweries shut down Chicago craft brewer, one of the Carlsberg Group are members of wines from a local broker. When after operators realized the amount first craft brewers to be acquired RE100, a global initiative of the he read press reports about the of work it takes to compete. by AB InBev, has been opening world’s largest companies, all com - robbery, he was suspicious that the Another view of the craft beer brew abroad, and by the end mitted to 100 percent renewable bottles were among those stolen. scene is that America’s craft beers, of the year will have pubs in power. The bottles were identified by in one way or another, are taking Shanghai, Sau Paulo, London, serial numbers as among those over the world. Monterrey, Toronto, Melbourne stolen from the French Laundry. The online newspaper, The and Seoul. Who invented light beer? After three and a half years, most Daily Beast , suggests that Finally, the Washington Post Miller Lite often proclaims of the 110 stolen bottles of wine American-style craft breweries are reported on the slowing of craft itself as “the original light beer.” have been recovered. growing around the world. The beer growth, even if the craft sec - According to a VinePair.com story, Georgis and Kuryakoz were author tells of sampling and judg - tor is still growing. Miller didn’t invent light beer. also implicated in other wine rob - ing American-style IPAs at a “Craft beer tastes better than Further, it didn’t even invent beries in addition to the French brewfest in Chile. macro-industrial lagers, which Miller Lite! Laundry. They have both been sent American-style brews are also have gotten by for decades using The story credits Dr. Joseph to prison and ordered to pay being made in the U.K., and a bikini-clad women and famous Owades, a biochemist with $585,715 each in restitution. Scottish brewer, BrewDog, makes sports figures,” said Matt Simpson, Rheingold Brewing Company, who dozens of different beers every a beer consultant. “They’ve made formulated a beer with reduced Bourbon goes to Vatican year, though its mainstay is Punk some really touching or funny ads, carbs and calories by removing Finally, we report on the Rev. IPA, a brew that BrewDog will be but that doesn’t make their prod - starch. Rheingold put it out as Jim Sichko, a Catholic priest in bringing to the United States in ucts better.” Gablinger’s Diet Beer, which Kentucky, who was summoned to the near future. promptly flopped. the Vatican in Rome. Even in Germany, home of Bud to go green Owades got permission to According to Kentucky.com , some the world’s oldest and most As press deadline is just before share his recipe with Meister Brau, the online service of the Lexington and they marketed it as Meister Herald-Leader, if you’re invited to Brau Lite. Meister Brau bellied-up the boss’s house, to make a good in 1972, and Miller bought their impression you might bring a bot - brands, including Meister Brau tle of Kentucky bourbon, and if Lite. your boss is the Pope, it can’t be Miller Beer relaunched the beer just any bottle of bourbon. as Miller Lite, and working with a Father Sichko personally deliv - New York ad agency, launched a ered a bottle of 23-year-old Pappy series of successful TV commer - VanWinkle to Pope Francis on cials that made Miller Lite a suc - April 10. cess. As to the Pope’s reaction to the And that’s how we got light gift, Sichko commented, “It beer. brought joy.” May 2018 Montana Tavern Times – 15 Montana Tavern Times – 16 May 2018

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Growing pool tourney crowns state champs Montana Tavern Times Dan Hamper defended his state title as top men's player, while Misty Debates conquered the women's field during the 38th SKY CRISTADORA lines up a Annual 2018 Montana VNEA State shot during a Women’s A divi - Pool Tournament in Billings last sion match against Misty month, sponsored and operated by Debates Sunday, April 22, in the Montana Coin Machine Billings at the Radisson Hotel. Operators Association (MCMOA). Cristadora finished in third A record-breaking number of place in the A division, while 55 four-person teams were entered, Debates earned first. Below, while singles participation neared a Gary Schram takes a look at a record with 315 entries. The tricky shot in a Men’s A match MCMOA brought in an extra 10 with Dustin Juvan. Schram tables (50 total) to accommodate would end up fourth in the divi - the large number of players. sion, while Juvan would go on "As this tournament continues to win it. The tournament, to grow every year, I am extremely sponsored by the Montana confident that we are going to have Coin Machine Operators record-breaking singles entries in Association, attracted 55 four- the near future," said Trevor person teams and 315 singles Foster, from Golden Route entries. Operations and chairman of the tournament. "Leagues are growing, new faces are showing up every year and competition is growing fierce. We are so excited for this tournament to continue on the path of growth." Hamper won the men’s AA division and earned $1,500 (the tournament's largest payout), while Debates won the women’s A Division and $800. The men's A winner was Dustin Juvan, who took home $1,000. The women's B champ was Lana Zigan, who won $500, while Mark Shuster won the men's B and $600. As the round-robin team event came to a close on Friday, those teams that didn't make the cut were able to compete in a Fast 8 scotch doubles tournament. The tourna - ment provides a second opportuni - ty for those players to win some extra money. Next year the tournament will be held April 11-14 in Billings at the Red Lion Hotel. "The MCMOA would like to thank everyone who came to this great event," Foster said. Buying or selling your business? I can help! • Specializing in putting buyers and sellers together for merger and acquisition of businesses • Past beer and wine wholesaler in Montana and Arizona • 22 years experience in alcohol-related businesses • Seeking listings in Tavern, Restaurant and Gaming Industry

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