Banker

The Banker, an electro-mechanical pinball machine from Bally Manufacturing Corporation, is a rare and intriguing specimen that warrants closer examination. Carrying Bally model number 22 and a poker theme, it offers a glimpse into the company's output during pinball's earlier years.

The machine offered 5-ball play - five balls per game, played one at a time - which was the customary format of its day. Beyond that, the surviving record is thin: no year of manufacture, designer, or artwork details have been documented for this single-player game.

Despite its relative obscurity, The Banker holds interest for pinball historians as an example of Bally's poker-themed games. With little known about the machine beyond its basic specifications, enthusiasts are left to speculate about its origins and intended audience, which only adds to its enigmatic appeal.