International Game Technology has sued Bally Technologies Incorporated, claiming one of its rival's lines of gambling products infringes on IGT patents. In the lawsuit filed in Federal Court in Delaware, the Reno-based slot maker claims Bally products that offer system-driven bonuses for casino "slot club" gamblers infringe on at least nine IGT patents. Also named in the suit announced today by IGT were Bally subsidiaries Bally Gaming International and Bally Gaming. Officials for Las Vegas-based Bally declined to comment. At issue is "Bally power bonusing" technology used to reward loyal gamblers. Such systems award bonus points that can be redeemed differently at casinos. The suit seeks an unspecified amount of monetary damages, a preliminary and permanent injunction, and a finding of infringement.

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