EXHIBIT 16.1

James E. Scheifley
Certified Public Accountant
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April 21, 2003


Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20549


Re: VendingData Corporation

Dear Sir/Madam:

Pursuant to the request of the above named company, we affirm that:

(1) We have read the Company's response to Item 4 of Form 8-K dated April 17,
2003 and

(2) We agree with the response.


Sincerely,


/s/ James E. Scheifley

James E. Scheifley



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