<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> 
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from 
the consolidated financial statements of Sodak Gaming, Inc.'s Form 10-Q
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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