Boyd Gaming Corporation is an American gaming and hospitality company based in Paradise, Nevada. The company continues to be run by founder Sam Boyd’s family under the management of Sam’s son, Bill Boyd (born 1931), who currently serves as the company’s executive chairman after retiring as CEO in January 2008.

As of December 31, 2009, the 15 wholly owned properties had 7,550 hotel rooms. It also had 812,500 square feet (75,480 m2) of casino space with 21,400 slot machines and 425 table games. Gaming revenue is 75% of total gross revenue.

Traded as:           NYSE: BYD;          S&P 400 Component

Industry:              Gambling, Hotels, Entertainment

Founded:            January 1, 1975; 45 years ago

Founder:             Boyd family (Bill and Sam Boyd)

Headquarters:   Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Products:             Casinos, Hotels

Website:              www.boydgaming.com