Boyd Gaming Corporation is a Las Vegas, Nevada based business engaged in the development, ownership and operation of hotels and casinos throughout the United States. Founded in 1941 by Sam Boyd who arrived in Las Vegas with only $80 in his pocket he was able to work his way up through the gaming industry by first working as a dealer to pit boss to shift supervisor. Eventually he had saved enough money to by an interest in the Sahara Hotel . He then moved on to become general manager and partner at The Mint in downtown Las Vegas, where he introduced a number of successful marketing, gaming and entertainment innovations. Sam Boyd died in 1993 but the company continues to be run by the Boyd family under the management of Sam Boyd's son Bill.

On July 1, 2004 Boyd Gaming completed its $1.3 billion merger with Coast Casinos and all Coast properties and businesses are now a wholly owned subsidiaries of the company.

There has been recent speculation by the media and the financial community that Boyd Gaming may plan to implode the Stardust and build a new mega-resort similar to The Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey but officials at Boyd have publicly said they want to wait until after the opening of the Wynn Las Vegas resort (expected April 2005) before a final decision is made.

Current Boyd Gaming Corporation properties

All properties are wholly owned subsidiaries except where indicated.

• Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
• Blue Chip Casino and Hotel, Michigan City, Indiana
• Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa, Atlantic City New Jersey (50% owner through Marina District Development Corporation, LLC)
• California Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino, Vinton, Louisiana
• Eldorado Casino, Henderson, Nevada
• Fremont Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Jokers Wild Casino, Henderson, Nevada
• Main Street Station Hotel and Casino and Brewery, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Orleans Arena], Las Vegas, Nevada
• The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino, East Peoria, Illinois
• Sam Boyd Stadium at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Shreveport, Louisiana (Formerly Harrah's Casino and Hotel)
• Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica, Mississippi
• South Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Stardust Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Suncoast Hotel and Casino , Las Vegas, Nevada
• Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner, Louisiana
• Vacations-Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii (Non-Gaming Property)

External links

• Boyd Gaming Corporation