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LAS VEGAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Bally Technologies, Inc. ] (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, mobile and interactive solutions, and networked systems for the global gaming industry, today announced the completion of a new enterprise-wide systems contact with [ Peermont Group Pty. Ltd. Africa ].

"We look forward to working closely with Peermont and providing them with sound execution systems that enable them to excel in their daily operations."

Bally will replace competitorsa systems at 10 casinos in South Africa and Botswana in 2012.

The installations include a broad array of Ballyas latest systems applications, including [ SDSa" ] for Windows and [ CMPa" ] casino-management systems. Peermont will also deploy Ballyas awarda"winning [ iVIEW Display Managera" (DM) ] to provide a unique and exciting experience at the gaming device to specific targeted players at select locations.

aWe know Bally Technologiesa systems will provide stability for our operations and better capabilities to service our valued guests,a said Peermont Chief Operating Officer Leon Kok. aThe solutions from Bally provide scalable, long-term value across our properties and a great foundation for the future. Furthermore, weare excited to convert this long-standing collaborative understanding and relationship with Bally into a formal agreement.a

Ballyas SDS Windows solution will be connected live to more than 3,200 gaming machines across Peermontas operations using the latest high-speed networking technology.

Ballyas widely used promotional products [ Power Bonusing ]a" and [ Power Winners ]a" will be used by the gaming operator to aid in retaining existing players and attracting new guests to the properties.

Additionally, the [ TableViewa" ] real-time table management solution will be deployed at Peermont. The casinos will also utilize Bally [ Business Intelligence ]a" for group-wide analytical, campaign management, and floor-monitoring capabilities across all properties to make well-informed decisions through the use of strong, objective data points.

Ballyas [ CoolSign ] media-management solution will provide Peermont with integrated capabilities to deliver messages to players across all avenues of selected resorts, including restaurants, bars, and casino gaming areas.

aPeermont has chosen a solid foundation of core products,a said Ramesh Srinivasan, Ballyas President and Chief Operating Officer. aWe look forward to working closely with Peermont and providing them with sound execution systems that enable them to excel in their daily operations.a

About Peermont

The Peermont Group holds seven casino licenses in South Africa and three in neighboring Botswana. They operate a total of 14 properties, nine in South Africa and five in neighboring Botswana. Collectively, these 14 properties offer 3,251 slot machines, 148 gaming tables, and 1,631 hotel rooms. The Companyas flagship property is Emperors Palace Hotel Casino and Convention Resort, which is strategically located in the Johannesburg metropolitan area next to OR Tambo International Airport. In addition to Emperors Palace, the Companyas property portfolio includes six other casino resorts, three stand-alone casinos, and four stand-alone hotels. Certain of the Peermont Groupas larger casino resorts also feature convention facilities and theatres. For more information, please visit [ http://www.peermont.com ].

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. Ballyas product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Director of Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit [ http://www.ballytech.com ]. Connect with Bally on [ Facebook ], [ Twitter ], [ YouTube ] and [ LinkedIn ].

This news release may contain aforward-lookinga 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 Companyas 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 todayas date.

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