<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
August 31, 1998, and is qualified  in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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