Boyd Gaming Corporation
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Boyd Gaming Corporation Template:NYSE 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 much speculation by the media and the financial community that Boyd Gaming plans to implode the Stardust and build a new mega-resort similar to the Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Officials at Boyd have publicly said they want to wait until after the Wynn Las Vegas resort opened before a final decision is made. Boyd has purchased a hotel next to the Stardust to increase the size of the site supporting the speculation that something big is planned.
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 (http://www.bluechip-casino.com/), Michigan City, Indiana
- Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa (http://www.theborgata.com/), Atlantic City New Jersey (50% owner through Marina District Development Corporation, LLC)
- California (hotel and casino), Las Vegas, Nevada
- Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino (http://www.deltadowns.com/), Vinton, Louisiana
- Eldorado Casino, Henderson, Nevada
- Fremont (hotel and casino)[1] (http://www.fremontcasino.com/), Las Vegas, Nevada
- Gold Coast (hotel and casino)[2] (http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/), Las Vegas, Nevada
- Jokers Wild Casino, Henderson, Nevada
- Main Street Station, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Orleans Arena (http://www.orleansarena.com/), Las Vegas, Nevada
- The Orleans (hotel and casino)[3] (http://www.orleanscasino.com/), Las Vegas, Nevada
- Par-A-Dice (hotel and casino) (http://www.par-a-dice.com/), East Peoria, Illinois
- Sam Boyd Stadium (http://www.samboydstadium.com) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall (http://www.samstownshreveport.com) Shreveport, Louisiana (Formerly Harrah's Casino and Hotel)
- Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall (http://www.samstowntunica.com/) Tunica, Mississippi
- South Coast (hotel and casino)[4] (http://www.southcoastcasino.com/), Las Vegas, Nevada
- Stardust, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Suncoast (hotel and casino)[5] (http://www.suncoastcasino.com/), Las Vegas, Nevada
- Treasure Chest Casino (http://www.treasurechestcasino.com/), Kenner, Louisiana
- Vacations-Hawaii (http://www.boydvacationshawaii.com/), Honolulu, Hawaii (Non-Gaming Property)
New projects
- South Coast: A new hotel casino on Las Vegas Boulevard featuring an 80,000 ft² (7,400 m²) casino. The 60 ac (243,000 m²) site is located just north of Henderson, Nevada and will feature Mediterranean and Mission styles. A complete Equestrian Complex, unique to Las Vegas, will be built as a part of the project. The project is scheduled for completion early in 2006.
External links
- Boyd Gaming Corporation (http://www.boydgaming.com)