Bally Technologies completes acquisition of SHFL

Slot machine maker Bally Technologies Inc said yesterday it has completed its purchase of casino equipment company SHFL Entertainment Inc. The deal is worth about US$1.3 billion (MOP10.4 billion) and was announced in July. Bally Technologies said it would make an announcement on the direction of the business in early February. There have been changes in management of both companies. Several SHFL staff have joined Bally Technologies. SHFL chief executive Gavin Isaacs will leave. Both companies have a presence here but it is unclear what the acquisition will mean for their operations.