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Make 2012 Lenny's Year
With the November issue, Midwest Gaming & Travel launches its campaign to have Lenny Frome inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame.
Las Vegas, NV, October 18, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Every year since 1989, gaming professionals have honored colleagues who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the industry with induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame. Among the ranks of past inductees are such gaming pioneers as Benny Binion, Sam Boyd, Barron Hilton and William Harrah, and visionaries like Jack Binion, Don Laughlin, Craig H. Neilsen and Steve Wynn. All have had exemplary careers and are fitting representatives of the best of the gaming industry.
One important name however, is missing from the hallowed walls of the Gaming Hall of Fame at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. That name is Lenny Frome, the Godfather of Video Poker.
For those who knew him, Lenny was a friend and mentor. For those who read his books and articles, he was a diligent and perseverant instructor. Those who will learn about Lenny in the Lenny Frome section of the November issue of Midwest Gaming & Travel, will see why his name should join those listed above. Lenny Frome was first and foremost, by self-proclamation, the "PlayersPal."
Every year the American Gaming Association solicits nominations, and then AGA staff and members of the Board of Directors make the final selections for induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame.
Right now, we have the unique opportunity to posthumously thank Lenny for all he did. And that's where you can come in. Today, we can speak as one, we can tell the AGA that Lenny Frome should be among the other giants of the industry honored in the Gaming Hall of Fame. Together we can do it. Together we can make 2012 "Lenny's Year."
— There are a number of ways to make your voice heard. Choose the method that is easiest for you.
— You can copy the sentence below or use your own experience to explain why you believe the time has come for Lenny Frome to be inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame. "Because of his many significant contributions to casino gaming, I respectfully request your consideration of Lenny Frome for induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame."
— You can sign and cut out the prepared note below and mail it to:
American Gaming Association
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President/CEO
1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1175
Washington, DC 20004
or send it to us to forward to AGA:
Lenny Frome c/o Midwest Gaming & Travel
P.O. Box 167
Waseca, MN 56093
Online:
E-mail to:
Brian Lehman/Communications Manager-AGA
blehman@americangaming.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmericanGaming
Or you can send your request to Midwest Gaming & Travel, to be forwarded to the AGA.
E-mail to: editor@midwestgamingandtravel.com
Subject: Lenny Frome
Facebook: www.facebook.com/midwestgaming
If you would like to receive a complimentary copy one of the limited number of copies of Lenny's book Video Poker: America's National Game of Chance, be one of the first 50 to respond via mail or internet to Midwest Gaming & Travel.
