8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): October 15, 2008

BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	0-4281	88-0104066
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6601 S. Bermuda Rd. Las Vegas, Nevada		89119
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 584-7700

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 15, 2008, Bally Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada’s intent to grant summary judgment motions in the IGT Wheel, Bally iVIEW(TM) patent infringement litigation.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On October 17, 2008, the Company issued an additional press release announcing the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued written orders granting the Company’s summary judgment motions in the patent infringement litigation referenced above.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.              Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)   Exhibits

99.1         Press release issued by the Company, dated October 15, 2008.

99.2         Press release issued by the Company, dated October 17, 2008.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:	/s/ Mark Lerner
	Mark Lerner, Secretary
Dated: October 20, 2008

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contact: Robert C. Caller	Media Contact: Laura Olson-Reyes
(702) 584-7982	(702) 584-7742
rcaller@ballytech.com	lolson-reyes@ballytech.com

U.S. District Court for District of Nevada States Intent to
Grant Summary Judgment Motions in IGT Wheel, Bally
iVIEW™ Patent Infringement Litigation

LAS VEGAS, October 15, 2008 – Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) issues this press release in response to numerous inquiries and market activity following this morning’s hearing in a key patent-infringement case pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

The presiding judge in the case (Docket No. 04-1676) stated in open court that he intends to issue a written order declaring that the asserted wheel patents held by International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) are invalid. This order would reject IGT’s claims that Bally’s wheel-based games infringe on patents held by IGT.

The Court also stated that it would issue a written order invalidating certain claims of IGT’s player-tracking patents at issue in the case, and that Bally’s iVIEW™ display does not infringe certain claims. Other player-tracking claims may remain at issue, depending on the language of the forthcoming written order.

The Court reiterated that Bally’s antitrust claim against IGT could proceed to trial, and scheduled a hearing on October 22, 2008 to address the parties’ intentions regarding the remaining claims.

This information is subject to the issuance of the Court’s written order. The Company will issue a more definitive announcement once it receives the Court’s written order.

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.

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.

– BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. –

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Investor Contact: Robert C. Caller	Media Contact: Laura Olson-Reyes
(702) 584-7982	(702) 584-7742
rcaller@ballytech.com	lolson-reyes@ballytech.com

Bally Technologies Wins Summary Judgment
Motions in IGT Wheel, Bally iVIEW™ Patent
Infringement Litigation

LAS VEGAS, October 17, 2008 – Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada has issued written orders granting Bally’s motions for summary judgment in a key patent case (Docket No. CV-S-04-1676-RCJ) between Bally and International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT).

	In its orders, the Court ruled that:
·	IGT’s two “wheel” patents are invalid.
·	Even if the related patents were valid, the Bally games at issue would not infringe.
·	IGT’s touch-screen player-tracking patent is invalid.
·	Bally’s SDS and ACSC iVIEW player-tracking units do not infringe the two asserted player- tracking patents.

The Court also found issues of material fact regarding IGT’s alleged inequitable conduct before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and ordered that Bally’s antitrust counterclaims may proceed to trial.

“The Court’s rulings validate Bally’s approach to intellectual property and minimize any potential financial exposure for the Company,” said Richard M. Haddrill, Chief Executive Officer of Bally Technologies. “These rulings strengthen Bally’s anti-trust case against IGT and leave it as the only significant matter remaining in the case.”

Mark Lerner, Bally’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President, added, “The Court’s summary judgment rulings in Bally’s favor on both invalidity and non-infringement on multiple grounds is a powerful validation of Bally’s position.”

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.

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.

– BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.–