LAS VEGAS, February 11, 2009 — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, announced today that it has committed to a long-term partnership with Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), the official cancer center for the State of Nevada and a leader in providing research, education, early detection, prevention, and high-quality patient care throughout the state. Bally’s partnership with NVCI includes a 100 percent match of all employee donations.

“In today’s trying economic times it is difficult to make charitable commitments, but we at Bally recognize that times like this are when support is needed the most,” said Bally’s Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Haddrill. “The Nevada Cancer Institute reflects our commitment to the Nevada community, supports our desire to bring quality employees to the state, and is a cause our employees can embrace over the long run.”

“Bally Technologies’ generous financial support of NVCI couldn’t come at a better time,” said Heather H. Murren, Cofounder and Chairman of the Board of Nevada Cancer Institute. “The need to provide our fellow Nevadans with the latest in first-rate research and exceptional patient care is greater than ever. This will help us lessen the financial hardship Nevada cancer patients and their loved ones face as they fight the biggest fight of their lives – the battle against cancer.”

Shelley Gitomer, NVCI’s Vice President of Development, added, “We are proud to add Bally Technologies to our Founders’ Wall. Bally and its employees are adopting our Information & Resource Center on the first floor, where families, patients, and anyone interested in health information can enjoy free access to some of the world’s most progressive research materials as well as information on health and wellness, cancer and cancer treatment, coping, grief and loss, survivorship, and inspiration.”

Bally Technologies’ long-term partnership with Nevada Cancer Institute will involve Company donations, an employee fundraising campaign, as well as education, early detection, and cancer-prevention services for the Company’s approximately 1,300 Nevada-based employees.

About Bally Technologies, Inc.
With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, and Class II, lottery and central determination games and platforms. As the world’s No. 1 gaming systems company, Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. The Company also owns and operates Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg, Miss. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Director of Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com.

About Nevada Cancer Institute
NVCI is accredited by The Joint Commission and is dedicated to patient healthcare quality and safety. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a cancer research institute, as defined by the National Cancer Institute. Through the knowledge and expertise of the finest scientists, clinicians, educators and caregivers, the Institute provides hope to communities in Nevada, the southwest and beyond through research, education, early detection, prevention and high quality patient care. For more information, please visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org or call (702) 822-LIFE.

This news release may contain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today’s date.

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