<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance  sheet and statements of income of Paul-Son Gaming
Corporation, as of and  for the quarter ended February 28, 1998, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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