Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines,
and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, announced
today that it has named Robert J. Parente Vice President of Systems
Sales.
In the newly created role, Parente will be responsible for sales and
account management of selected corporate and governmental customers in
North America.
“Bob Parente brings a wealth of experience to this position,” said
Ramesh Srinivasan, Bally Technologies’ Executive Vice President –
Systems. “His reputation throughout our industry certainly speaks for
itself. It is a pleasure to welcome a seasoned veteran with Bob’s
background in gaming and technology to our Company.”
Parente brings nearly 30 years of technology experience to this new
position. Immediately prior to joining Bally Technologies, Parente
worked for IGT following its acquisition of the assets of Progressive
Gaming International Corporation, where Parente served 13 years as
Executive Vice President of Sales/Marketing and Business Development.
Previously, Parente held executive management positions in sales and
marketing for a number of technology companies.
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. –
Bally Technologies, Inc.
Laura Olson-Reyes, 702-584-7742
Director
of Corporate Communications
Lolson-reyes@ballytech.com
Michael
Carlotti, 702-584-7995
Vice President of Investor Relations and
Capital Markets
mcarlotti@ballytech.com
