Boyd Gaming Corporation
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.
Boyd Gaming Corporation's common stock is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'BYD'.
Current Boyd Gaming Corporation Properties
All properties are wholly owned subsidaries except where indicated.
- Blue Chip Casino/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 Louisana
- Eldorado Casino, Henderson Nevada
- Fremont Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
- Jokers Wild Casino, Henderson Nevada
- Main Street Station Hotel/Casino and Brewery, Las Vegas Nevada
- Par-A-Dice Hotel/Casino, East Peoria Illinois
- Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas Nevada
- Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica Mississippi
- Stardust Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
- Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner Louisana
- Vacations-Hawaii, Honolulu Hawaii (Non-Gaming Property)
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