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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM ACRES GAMING
INCORPORATED FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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