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Miss What?
From some unknown Internet site I was on, which I find
very interesting for two reasons. First it refers the games being from Michaels
and second, it says the manuals were written in more then one language
which suggests that these pins were sold in markets outside Belgium:
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Exceptional
and rare original service manual from Miss Bowling and Miss Bowling
Turbo. Made by Michiels. Two manual of Miss Bowling : one in french and
one dutch, make your choice because the price of the shipping is only for
one miss bowling turbo (dutch) and one Miss bowling (dutch or French).
For collector of bingo items.
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From Hugh Kown’s Website:
The Miss America 75 has one
of the most striking cabinets Bally ever made. It features a dual card
screen consisting of a main card and an extra card and is known as a magic line
game. The extra card only scores when lit. The magic lines when lit may be
moved one column to the left or right. This allows you to move a lit number
from one card to the other to enhance scoring opportunities. The four
corner numbers on the main card will score as red five in a line when lit.
It has the before fourth and before fifth ball selection feature as well as
up to three extra balls.
The Miss America Deluxe was a
remake of the Miss America 75 with several added features. These features
included the red letter game, four stars score as green five in
line, and diagonal scoring on stripped lines. With its deep red cabinet
trimmed in yellow and black it is a gorgeous game.
From the Usernet Group “rec.games.pinball:
From: Guy
(guyvanransbeeck@planetinternet.be)
Subject: Miss Bowling Bingo
Newsgroups:
rec.games.pinball
Date: 2003-02-16 10:11:49 PST
Does
anyone now how to remove a tilt from a miss Bowling bingo. I have tried
everything, power on with door open, reset my electronic key...nothing
works he stays in tilt mode.
Thanks
From: David Deturck
(willy.deturckREMOVE@pandora.be)
Subject: Re: Miss Bowling Bingo
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball
Date: 2003-02-16 10:42:22 PST
First:
check the tilts; are they constant on? there's one
ball roll tilt in the upper part of the backbox, one or two in the cabinet,
perhaps one in the door and perhaps one on the underside of the playfield.
Those
bingo's often go in a sort of 'code', you could look at it as a sort of
alarm thing.
What probably has to happen now, is to reset the memory
addresses of the bingo. This is
done by attaching a little interface to the machine where you can reset the
memory.
However, very hard to find. Some operators might still have it, but they are not very
willing to help people out with there old bingo problems...
Good luck,
David
Italy
made MS Amr
"Miss
America"
Click on the picture to enlarge
Electronic
bingo pinball machine made in Italy by LANDI & C. (1978)
From: Steve Lane (smlane@unity.ncsu.edu)
Subject: Miss America '77?
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball
Date: 1995-03-27 09:25:26 PST
I
saw a Miss America (MA-1050, 2-9-77) in my hometown over Spring Break. It's one of those bingo-types where you
launch several balls, slide the bars on the bingo boards left and right,
and try to get 5-in-a-row. It's a redemption-type game; in high school my
friends and I played one at a place that gave cash prizes for won credits.
Is
this considered a "real" pinball? I was surprised to not see it in the database, as I remember
seeing at least 4 in my lifetime across the country (they seemed to be very
popular
at Myrtle Beach in '77).
Later,
Steve
From: Ned Ledod (pinbase@swbell.net)
Subject: Re: Bingo Pinballs "Suck" - Are you with me?
rec.games.pinball
Date: 2003-02-16 09:32:10 PST
Bingos
are still being operated in the St.Louis area at a nickel a pop and bring
in enough money to support at least three families comfortably. Within a 10
mile radius of my home I can play a "County Fair", "Beach
Time", "Miss America",
"Bikini", "Laguna Beach", and "Sun Valley".
The other half of the take has been paying the rent at these locations for
years. I must say that the operators in this area keep their games in tip
top condition. In almost 40 years of bingo playing I have rarely seen a
game down. These games are so much fun. You just have to take the time to
understand the rules. And it takes a ton of skill to keep a ball in play
without flippers! Ned.........
GAA
Coin Operated Bingo Pinball Machine
Miss
Nevada made by GAA s.p.r.l. Brussels Belgium inline Bingo Pinball machine.
Family Amusement of Bloomfield N.J. is pleased to announce the auction of
some of the finest Bingo Machines made in the world. Manufactured by GAA
s.p.r.l. of Brussels Belgium, this machine defines the art of Bingo machine
technology. It's in perfect working order, has only been shown at trade
shows and is in virtually new condition with only light use. Manufacture
date is 1995. Classic two card fully moveable 5 lines with single or
two card selection. It's state of the art, computer controlled with optical
switches and ball spotters, it's only movable set of points are used to
verify the passing of the ball through the shoot before entering the play
field. Retails for $7000.00. My reserve is well below that amount. Would
make an excellent addition to any Game Room, Bingo or Pinball collection.
Shipping will be the responsibility of the winning bidder and must make
arrangements to have it picked up from my warehouse in New Jersey upon
completion of this auction. Thanks for looking and good luck.
Who
knows where I get this kind of stuff……………….Long nights of surfing I guess
Miss Nevada and Bingo pins
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION
Docket No.: 96-ALJ-17-0390-CC
South Carolina Department of Revenue,
Petitioner,
vs.
Scott Sheets, d/b/a S & S Amusements,
Respondent.
ORDER AND DECISION
APPEARANCES: Nicholas P. Sipe, Esquire for Petitioner
James Griffin, Esquire for Respondent and
Greg Harris, Esquire for Respondent
STATEMENT OF THE CASE
This matter comes before me pursuant to a citation
issued by the Department of Revenue ("Department") against Scott
Sheets, d/b/a S&S Amusements for violating S.C. Code Ann.
12-21-2720(A)(3) (Supp. 1995), by operating a nonpayout type in-line pin
game without the proper license at Porter's Quick Stop. After notice to the
parties, a hearing was conducted on November 4, 1996.
STIPULATED FACTS
Prior to the hearing, the parties stipulated to the
following facts:
1. The "Miss Nevada" machine is owned by
Scott Sheets, d/b/a S&S Amusements.
2. The "Miss Nevada" machine was in operation on April 4, 1996 at
Porter's Quick Stop, 3601 Parris Bridge Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina,
and had a valid and current Class II license displayed.
3. The parties stipulated to the admission of Plaintiff's exhibits #1-5 and
Respondent's exhibits #1-6, which were accepted.
FINDINGS OF FACT
I make the following findings of fact, taking into
consideration the burden on the parties to establish their respective cases
by a preponderance of the evidence and taking into account the credibility
of the witnesses:
1. This Division has subject matter jurisdiction in
this case.
2. Notice of the date, time, place and nature of the hearing was given to all
parties.
3. On April 4, 1996, during an inspection of Porter's Quick Stop, Revenue
Officer Kermit Hines issued an administrative violation for operating the
"Miss Nevada" (Serial #862632) without a Type III machine
license.
4. The Department inspected and photographed the Miss Nevada machine and in
its Final Determination Letter dated July 17, 1996, the Department
determined that the "Miss Nevada" is an in-line pin game machine
and is required to have a Type III license.
5. The "Miss Nevada" is a nonpayout pin table game. Specifically,
it is an in-line pin table and it is equipped with levers or flippers that
can be used to alter the course of the ball.
6. Previously, the Department, through its Public Assistance Supervisor
Michael W. Dawes, sent a letter dated July 28, 1995 to Frank McGuire
Amusements in Rock Hill, South Carolina, stating that machines such as the
"Miss Nevada" meet the definition of "Type II" machines
as long as they have flippers.
7. On August 8, 1995, the Department rescinded that letter stating that Mr.
Dawes had incorrectly classified the "Miss Nevada."
8. Mr. Joe Kirby, manager of the Department's Beaufort Office, was
qualified as an expert in the area of the Department's licensing procedures
for amusement machines.
9. According to Mr. Kirby, the "Miss Nevada" should be classified
as a Type III machine because it is a gambling type machine associated with
prizes, as opposed to the Type II amusement type machines that are not
associated with prizes.
10. Pin ball machines can be classified as either Class II or Class III.
Class II pinball machines are typically called "flipper"
machines. They are considered amusement type machines. The machines are
played by 1-4, 6 or 8 players. Each game costs between 25 - 50 cents per
player. When the coins are deposited the machine will allow between three
to five balls to be played. The balls are set into motion by the spring
plunger. The object of the game is to keep the ball in play to achieve
maximum points and bonus points. A replay feature is available contingent
upon the number of points scored. There are a limited number of replays.
Flippers are used to keep the ball in play to strike the pins or bumpers to
score points.
11. A Class III pinball machine does not have levers or flippers. A machine
similar to the "Miss Nevada" without the flippers is commonly
called a "bingo" machine by the revenue agents. In this machine,
only one person may play. The player may deposit varying amounts of money
which activate various features on the backboard and which determine the
number of replays. The object of the game is to line up the balls in
various positions which correspond to the number and positions on the
backboard similar to the game Bingo. The balls are also set into motion by
the spring plunger.
12. Mr. Kirby had never seen a "bingo" machine with flippers
until the "Miss Nevada". He would classify the "Miss
Nevada" as a Class III machine whether it has flippers or not.
13. The Department issued several Revenue Rulings thereby offering to the
public its interpretation of the law regarding the classification of
certain games and machines. Revenue Ruling 90-9 was utilized by the
Department in issuing the letter to Frank McGuire Amusements which stated
that the "Miss Nevada" type machines were Class II machines.
14. In January 1996, the Department issued Revenue Ruling 96-2 which
changed its interpretation. After the issuance of Revenue Ruling 96-2, the
"Miss Nevada" type machines are considered Class III machines.
15. According to Mr. Kirby, Revenue Rulings are not used by field officers
to classify game machines. Field officers of the Department use Technical
Advise Memos issued by the Department as a guide to determine
classifications. Technical Advise Memoranda are not available to the
public. Revenue Rulings are disseminated to the public as general
information.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact, I conclude,
as matter of law, the following:
1. Pursuant to S. C. Code Ann. 12-4-30(D) (Supp.
1995) and Chapter 23 of Title 1 of the 1976 Codes, as amended, the South
Carolina Administrative Law Judge Division has jurisdiction to hear this
contested case.
2. Pursuant to S. C. Code Ann. 12-21-2720(A)(2) (Supp. 1995), a Class
II machine is:
a machine for the playing of amusements or video
games, without free play feature, or machines of the crane type operated by
a slot in which is deposited a coin or thing of value and a machine for
the playing of games or amusements, which has a free play feature, operated
by a slot in which is deposited a coin or thing of value, and the machine
is of the nonpayout pin table type with levers or "flippers"
operated by the player by which the course of the balls may be altered or
changed. A machine required to be licensed under this item is exempt from
the license fee if an admissions tax is imposed.
(emphasis added).
3. Pursuant to S. C. Code Ann. 12-21-2720(A)(3) (Supp. 1995), a Class
III machine is:
a machine of the nonpayout type, in-line pin game, or
video game with free play feature operated by a slot in which is deposited
a coin or thing of value except machines of the nonpayout pin table type
with levers or "flippers" operated by the player by which the
course of the balls may be altered or changed.
(emphasis added).
4. When the terms of the statute are clear and unambiguous, they must be
applied according to their literal meaning. State v. Blackmon, 304 S.C.
270, 403 S.E.2d 660 (1991). The clear and plain language of the statute
establishes the criteria to determine classification. The "Miss
Nevada" is an in-line pin game; however, it is also a machine, with a
free play feature, and is of the nonpayout pin table type with levers or
"flippers" operated by the player by which the course of the
balls may be altered or changed. The "Miss Nevada" is expressly
excluded from the Type III machine classification.
5. Revenue Ruling 90-9 applies to coin operated devices and interprets S.C.
Code 12-21-2720 and 12-21-2730. This ruling distinguishes
between pin tables with levers and in-line pin games without levers. It
classifies pin tables with levers as Class II machines under Code Section
12-21-2720(2), and in-line pin games without levers as Class III machines
under Code Section 12-21-2720(3). The Revenue Ruling acknowledges that both
machines (pin tables with levers and in-line pin game without levers) are
pinball machines, one with levers or "flippers" and one without
levers or "flippers". SC Revenue Ruling #90-9 at p.4.
6. Revenue Ruling 90-9 was in effect and contained the Department's policy
and interpretation in 1995 when the machine was licensed.
7. In 1996, the Department issued Revenue Ruling 96-2. This revenue ruling
addressed the identical issues raised in Revenue Ruling 90-9 and renders
the same interpretation, except Revenue Ruling 96-2 classifies all in-line
pin games as Class III, irrespective of levers or flippers.
8. Revenue Rulings are "the Department's official advisory opinion of
how laws administered by the Department are to be applied to a specific
issue . . . and as guidance for all persons or a particular group."
See Revenue Ruling 96-2 and 90-9. The Respondent can and should reasonably
rely on this information that is disseminated to the public.
9. The Department urges that its longstanding interpretation of the
"bingo" machine as a Class III should be given great deference
and that Revenue Ruling 96-2 correctly states the Department's longstanding
practice.
10. Where the construction of the statute has been uniform for many years
in administrative practice, and has been acquiesced in by the General
Assembly for a long period of time, such construction is entitled to
weight, and should not be overruled without cogent reasons. Etiwan
Fertilizer Co. v. S.C. Tax Comm'n, 217 S.C. 354, 60 S.E.2d 682 (1950)
(citing City of Spartanburg v. Leonard, 180 S.C. 491, 186 S.E. 395 (1936)).
For approximately six years, the Department continually classified pin
tables with levers as Class II machines. The "Miss Nevada" meets
this criteria.
11. Administrative interpretations of statutes by the agency charged with
their administration and not expressly changed by the legislative body are
entitled to great weight. Marchant v. Hamilton, 279 S.C. 497, 309 S.E.2d
781 (1983). The legislature has had ample opportunity to change the
Department's interpretation of the law as contained in Revenue Ruling 90-9.
It has not amended the statute to reflect any changes. If the Department
has encountered a change in the coin-operated machines industry that it
feels is contrary to the intent of the General Assembly in regulating this
area, it should seek the appropriate change through legislative action.
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