Introduction
Bally Technologies was not always in the business of making poker machines. When the company was first launched by Raymond T. Moloney during the Great Depression, Bally started out making pinball machines. By 1936, the company started creating mechanical slot machines.
Over the next few decades, Bally experienced a great deal of growth and produced plenty of ground-breaking games – and, by 1975, it became the first gaming company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
In 1982, Bally started creating video slots games. This was the beginning of the company’s foray into the digital gaming world. Since then, Bally Technologies has launched dozens of video slots that are available in both the online and land-based markets.
Recently, Bally began working with mobile technology to create casino games that players can access via smart phones and tablet computers.
Innovations
Any company that has been around for almost 100 years will most certainly have contributed some ground-breaking innovations to the gaming world. In 1978, Bally launched the first-ever poker machine management system for land-based casinos. This allowed casino operators to monitor their gaming machines and ensure that players would be offered the best experience possible.
In 1999, Bally Technologies also created the first wide-area progressive jackpot network. This system was the first to link gaming machines across the country in order to accumulate large jackpot prizes. In the years since Bally launched this network, many other gaming developers have followed suit.
Popular Games
Bally Technologies has launched dozens of games that are renowned in the online and land-based casino markets. Games like Thunderhorn, Cash Spin and Double Dragon can be found in casinos and pokie clubs around the world – thanks to their innovative gameplay, fun themes and generous bonuses.
Responsible Gaming
When you play Bally Technologies pokies and casino games, you can always rest assured that you will have a fun and fair gaming experience. The company prides itself on its commitment to responsible gambling, ensuring that players always wager within their limits and play safely.
Awards
Over the years, Bally Technologies has accumulated dozens of awards for its online and land-based pokies. These include:
- 2008 International Gaming Awards – Best Casino Equipment Supplier and Best Slot Manufacturer
- 2009 GGB Gaming & Technology Awards – Best Productivity Enhancement Technology for Bally Biometric Recognition and Best Slot Product for Cash Spin
- 2011 International Gaming Awards – Best Slot Manufacturer
- 2011 Casino Player Magazine’s “Best of Gaming” Awards – Favourite Reel Slot for Cash Spin, Favourite Progressive for Hot Shot Progressive, Best Slot Theme for Cash Spin
- 2013 International Gaming Awards – Best Technology Provider/Supplier