Major Achievements
• Founded Bally Manufacturing (1932), which became one of America's largest producers of pinball and slot machines
• Instrumental in introducing and popularizing the Ballyhoo pinball machine, a major early hit
Raymond Albert Moloney was an American entrepreneur and businessman best known as the founder of Bally Manufacturing Corporation, a company that became a major force in the coin-operated amusement and gaming industries. In 1932, Moloney established Bally in Chicago, initially specializing in pinball machines during a surge in popularity for such amusements. Under his leadership, Bally grew rapidly, creating iconic machines and expanding into broader gaming and vending markets. Moloney's vision and innovations laid the groundwork for Bally's eventual expansion into casino gaming equipment.
• Founded Bally Manufacturing (1932), which became one of America's largest producers of pinball and slot machines
• Instrumental in introducing and popularizing the Ballyhoo pinball machine, a major early hit
• Visionary entrepreneurship in amusements industry
• Product innovation in coin-operated entertainment