EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net income attributable to Bally Technologies, Inc.	$ 21,211	$ 33,126	$ 58,995	$ 65,658
Weighted average shares outstanding	38,502	40,399	38,441	40,633
Dilutive effect of:
Stock options, restricted stock units ("RSU") and restricted stock (in shares)	687	1,095	699	1,172
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	39,189	41,494	39,140	41,805
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Bally Technologies, Inc.
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.55	$ 0.82	$ 1.53	$ 1.62
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.80	$ 1.51	$ 1.57
Stock options, RSU and restricted stock having anti-dilutive effect in calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)		119		177