The analysts attributed the upgrade to the stronger cash flow generation and continued improvement in the company's operating results in the face of the tough economy.

In addition, Bally enhanced its financial profile using cash flow to repay debt, with this positive trend set to continue, according to the rating service.

Still, Bally's speculative-grade rating of BB+ mirrors its product sales volatility, the presence of a much larger competitor and the gloomy prospects for the US gaming industry. These concerns are partially assuaged by the company's position as North American second largest gaming equipment player and strong debt-protection measures within its rating category.

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WHAT:   Bally Technologies G2E 2009 Speakers
        Monday, November 16
        CEO Richard Haddrill: Selling the Sizzle: Slot
        Manufacturers Roundtable a^' 10:15-11:15 a.m. Room N115
        Tuesday, November 17
        Executive Vice President - Bally Systems Ramesh Srinivasan:
        State of the Art: The Impact of Networked Gaming, Part 1 -
        9:15-10:15 a.m. Room N110
        Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development Bruce
        Rowe: The Possibilities: The Impact of Networked Gaming, Part
        2 - 11:45-12:45 p.m. Room N110
        Senior Vice President of Human Resources Gary Kapral:
        Relating and Motivating: Communicating Across Generations -
        11:45-12:45 p.m. Room N103
        Senior Director of Business Initiatives Dan Marcus:
        Managing in Difficult Times: How Technology Can Help - 3:15-4:15
        p.m. Room N110
        Wednesday, November 18
        Chief Operating Officer Gavin Isaacs: Younger and Fresher:
        The 'New' Casino Player - 11:45-12:45 p.m. Room N110
        General Counsel Mark Lerner: General Counsels' Roundtable:
        Practical Solutions in an Impractical World - 11:45-12:45 p.m.
        Room N103
        Thursday, November 19
        Vice President of Systems Product Management Tom Doyle: The Entire
        Package: Player Tracking Beyond the Casino Floor - 9:15-10:15 a.m.
        Room N111
WHERE:  Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2009
        Las Vegas Convention Center
        3150 Paradise Road
        Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

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.

SOURCE: 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

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In a press release on October 21, Panasonic Earns Good Housekeeping Seal for Wide Range of Home and Personal Care Products

SECAUCUS, NJ, Oct 21, 2009 Panasonic Home & Health Company today announced that 104 of its Home Appliance and Personal Care products have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. Panasonic's complete line of 2009 steam/dry irons, microwave ovens, shavers and other grooming products for men and women have earned the Seal, meaning they are now backed by a two-year limited warranty from Good Housekeeping in addition to Panasonic's warranty.

About Panasonic Home & Health Company

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Home & Health Company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic Home & Health Company is dedicated to helping consumers live well-balanced and healthy lives with a product portfolio ranging from microwaves, massage chairs, men's and women's shavers, blood pressure monitors, ventilation fans, vacuums and more. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available atwww.panasonic.com/pressroom.

-- October 21, 2009 Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BYI) trading at $42.62 on a volume of 295,519 shares

In a press release on October 21, Bally Technologies Showcases Broadest Array Ever of Games, Systems, and Server-Based Innovation at G2E 2009

Company's 14,400 Square Foot Booth Highlights Products Driven by Customer Partnership; Designed to Help Operators Prosper

LAS VEGAS, Oct 21, 2009 Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino-management systems for the global gaming industry, will showcase an unprecedented array of systems, games, and server-based technology at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Nov. 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth no. 1220.

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.

-- October 21, 2009 Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) trading at $39.63 on a volume of 346,623 shares.

In a press release out on October 21, Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 Printer, LUCIA Pigment Inks, and Canon Media Receive High Print Permanence Ratings from Wilhelm Imaging Research

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Oct 21, 2009 Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in advanced digital imaging and office solutions, today announced that the imagePROGRAF iPF6100 large format printer, high-stability LUCIA pigment inks, and Canon media have undergone extensive print permanence testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), a leading independent permanence testing laboratory. Results show that the iPF6100 printer and Canon media achieved a very high level of overall WIR Print Permanence Ratings for large format printers.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008+, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei -- "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" -- Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

-- October 21, 2009 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) last at $35.42 a volume of 893,442 shares

In a press release out on October 21, Starwood Opens Its 150th Hotel in Asia Pacific with the Debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru, India

The Luxury Collection Opens 8th Hotel in India as Part of Starwood's Long Term Strategic Growth Plans in Asia

SINGAPORE, Oct 21, 2009 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific with the debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru, India's third largest metropolis. Owned by ITC Limited, the hotel features 292 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, tropical gardens, five world class restaurants and lounges, a state-of-the-art business center and a signature spa. Committed to sustainable luxury, ITC Royal Gardenia implements research and practices used at the platinum rated ITC Green Centre in Gurgaon, including energy and water efficient plumbing, solar energy, a rainwater harvesting system and zero solid waste, ensuring the hotel remains carbon positive and energy neutral. The opening of ITC Royal Gardenia marks The Luxury Collection's 8th hotel in India, underscoring the brand's continued expansion in the region as part of Starwood's long term strategic growth plans in Asia.

About Starwood Hotels & Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 966 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft(R), and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

-- October 21, 2009 CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) last at $13.25 on a volume of 885,898 shares

In a press release out on October 21, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Expands Investment Banking Services

LOS ANGELES, Oct 21, 2009 CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the expansion of its existing U.K.-based investment banking platform into the Americas. CB Richard Ellis' investment banking professionals in the Americas will assist real estate as well as lodging and gaming companies with recapitalization and restructuring strategies, merger and acquisition opportunities, and capital-raising needs.

About CB Richard Ellis

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2008 revenue). The Company has approximately 30,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis has been named a BusinessWeek 50 "best in class" company and Fortune 100 fastest growing company two years in a row. Please visit our Web site atwww.cbre.com.

-- October 21, 2009 MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV) trading at $24.54 on a volume of 545,197 shares

In a press release out on October 21, MeadWestvaco Sells its Paxonix Business to Persistent Systems

Acquisition of Paxonix Business Expands Persistent's Enterprise Collaboration Services Offerings

RICHMOND, Va. & SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct 21, 2009 MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV) and Persistent Systems announced today that MWV has sold its Paxonix business to software development services company, Persistent Systems. Paxonix provides web-based branding and packaging process solutions that accelerate speed to market. The business was formed within MWV in 2001 and has steadily increased its unique, competitive offering of services and products. As MWV has sharpened its focus on value-added consumer packaging solutions, Paxonix is best positioned for success and growth within a specialized software services enterprise.

About MWV

MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV), provides packaging solutions to many of the world's most-admired brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, media and entertainment, home and garden, tobacco, and commercial print industries. The company's businesses also include Consumer & Office Products, Specialty Chemicals, and the Community Development and Land Management Group, which sustainably manages the company's land holdings to support its operations, and to provide for conservation, recreation and development opportunities. With 21,000 employees worldwide, MWV operates in 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 nations. MWV manages all of its forestlands in accordance with internationally recognized forest certification standards, and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the sixth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.mwv.com.

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