Bally Manufacturing

Bally Manufacturing, later renamed Bally Entertainment, was an American company that began as a pinball and slot machine manufacturer, and later expanded into casinos, video games, health clubs, and theme parks. It was acquired by Hilton Hotels in 1996.

This article is about the former pinball manufacturer based in Chicago. For its successor slot machine company based in Las Vegas, see Bally Technologies. For the current casino company, see Bally's Corporation. For other uses, see Bally (disambiguation).
Bally Manufacturing
IndustryInteractive entertainment
FoundedJanuary 10, 1932 (1932-01-10)
FounderRaymond Moloney
DefunctDecember 18, 1996 (1996-12-18)
FateAcquired by Hilton
SuccessorBally Technologies
HeadquartersChicago
ProductsPinball, slot machines, later expanded into casinos, video games, health clubs, and theme parks

Its brand name, and mid-20th century pinball and slot machine logo, are still used by several businesses with various acquired trademark rights, most notably slot machine maker Bally Technologies and casino operator Bally's Corporation.

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