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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet and statements of operation of Paul-Son Gaming
Corporation, as of and for the year ended May 31, 2000, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> MAY-31-2000
<PERIOD-END> MAY-31-2000
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<DEPRECIATION> 3,810
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 3,719
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0
0
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<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (1,171)
<EPS-BASIC> (.34)
<EPS-DILUTED> (.34)
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