Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Patent infringement lawsuit against Bally Technologies dismissed
Ruling
Scientific Games announced that a patent infringement lawsuit against its wholly owned subsidiary Bally Technologies had been dismissed with prejudice by the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. The lawsuit had alleged infringement of patents related to electronic table games.
Source excerpt
Scientific Games Corp.(SGMS) announced Monday that a patent infringement lawsuit against its wholly owned subsidiary Bally Technologies Inc., which is formerly known as SHFL Inc., has been dismissed with prejudice by the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
The lawsuit, brought by TableMax IP Holdings, Inc., Table Max Gaming, Inc., and Vegas Amusement, Inc. in August 2009, alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,688,174, 6,921,337, 7,201,661 and 7,575,512.
2002
Breeders' Cup betting software scandal
Chris Harn, a software developer associated with Autotote, attempted to exploit a weakness in the company's wagering software and procedures to obtain an illicit betting advantage connected with the 2002 Breeders' Cup. The incident generated scrutiny of tote-system security and led the National Thoroughbred Racing Association to require faster transmission of betting information and stronger recording controls.