Bally signs contracts in Illinois with leading providers

These contracts, combined with several other deals within the state, have given Bally a leading position, with more than 4,000 VGT devices signed thus far. Additionally, more than 3,000 Video Gaming Terminals will be connected to the Bally MultiConnect enterprise-wide centralized accounting and management system throughout the state.

Two examples of leading VGT operators in Illinois are J & J Ventures Gaming and Grand River Jackpot. Each is providing Bally VGTs and the Bally MultiConnect to their customers. These two operators represent more than 1,500 locations throughout the state.

“Bally Technologies is a company that originated in Illinois and it maintains an impressive office in the area,” said J & J Owner Jack Jansen. “Bally is a respected full-service provider with a history demonstrating excellence.”

Grand River Chief Executive Officer Gary Hoyer said, “We’re excited to partner with one of the industry leaders in Video Gaming Terminals and gaming systems solutions. Bally’s 80-year history speaks for itself, and through our previous working relationship, we knew they would be the perfect fit in Illinois.”

The Bally VGTs in Illinois will include a variety of ALPHA 2 Pro V22/22 and Pro V32 titles, including iconic Bally games such as Blazing 7s and Quick Hit. “The level of market acceptance of Bally’s VGT product line in Illinois is a clear indicator of the momentum we are experiencing within the VGT sector worldwide,” said Bally Technologies’ Vice President of Business Development John Connelly. “Bally continues to make calculated investments within the Video Lottery Terminal industry and we are confident this will result in continued incremental growth in the future.”