Bill Boyd
Founder at BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
Net worth: 582 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
William Samuel Boyd is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded Boyd Gaming Corp., California Hotel & Casino, Bank of Nevada and Boyd William S School of Law and who has been the head of 6 different companies. Presently, he occupies the position of Co-Executive Chairman at Boyd Gaming Corp. and President & Manager at The Old Evangeline Downs LLC and President for Kansas Star Casino LLC (both are subsidiaries of Boyd Gaming Corp.) and Director & Manager at Marina District Development Co. LLC. Mr. Boyd is also on the board of 5 other companies. William Samuel Boyd previously held the position of President-Emeritus & Director at National Center for Responsible Gaming, President for Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada, Secretary, Treasurer & Director of Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC, Secretary, Treasurer & Director at Union Plaza Hotel and President of Nevada Resort Association. Mr. Boyd received an undergraduate degree from The University of Nevada, Reno and a graduate degree from the University of Utah.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
8.99% | 2024-03-13 | 8,637,746 ( 8.99% ) | 581 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORP
0.00% | 2023-03-14 | 2,500 ( 0.00% ) | 160 475 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Bill Boyd active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| BOYD GAMING CORPORATION | Founder | 1974-12-31 |
| WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 1994-12-31 |
Western Alliance Bank (Phoenix, Arizona)
 Western Alliance Bank (Phoenix, Arizona) Regional BanksFinance Western Alliance Bank engages in the provision of banking services. The company was founded on August 26, 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix AZ. | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
Boyd Tunica, Inc.
 Boyd Tunica, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Boyd Tunica, Inc. offers resort amenities and gaming services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sam-Will, Inc.
 Sam-Will, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Sam-Will, Inc. operates a hotel and casino. It offers rooms and suites, a pool, bars, restaurants, casino games, a paradise buffet and café, meeting/convention facilities, and boardrooms, as well as venues for anniversaries, annual class reunions, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, birthday parties, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and other special events. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Old Evangeline Downs LLC
 The Old Evangeline Downs LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services The Old Evangeline Downs LLC owns and operates horse race tracks, hotels and casinos. Its services include staying, playing, dining, entertainment and racing. The company is headquartered in Opelousas, LA. | President | - |
Marina District Finance Co., Inc.
 Marina District Finance Co., Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Marina District Finance Co., Inc. engages in the development and operation of hotel, casino, and spa. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2007-10-31 |
Marina District Development Co. LLC
 Marina District Development Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Marina District Development Co. LLC owns and operates Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, including The Water Club at Borgata. The company was founded in July 1998 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2002-05-15 |
California Hotel & Casino
 California Hotel & Casino Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Boyd Gaming Corp., California Hotel & Casino operates as a hotel and casino. The private company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company was founded by William Samuel Boyd. | Founder | 1972-12-31 |
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Former positions of Bill Boyd
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Training of Bill Boyd
| University of Utah | Graduate Degree |
| The University of Nevada, Reno | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BOYD GAMING CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 18 |
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California Hotel & Casino
California Hotel & Casino Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Boyd Gaming Corp., California Hotel & Casino operates as a hotel and casino. The private company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company was founded by William Samuel Boyd. | Consumer Services |
Boyd Tunica, Inc.
Boyd Tunica, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Boyd Tunica, Inc. offers resort amenities and gaming services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Sam-Will, Inc.
Sam-Will, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Sam-Will, Inc. operates a hotel and casino. It offers rooms and suites, a pool, bars, restaurants, casino games, a paradise buffet and café, meeting/convention facilities, and boardrooms, as well as venues for anniversaries, annual class reunions, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, birthday parties, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and other special events. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
The Old Evangeline Downs LLC
The Old Evangeline Downs LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services The Old Evangeline Downs LLC owns and operates horse race tracks, hotels and casinos. Its services include staying, playing, dining, entertainment and racing. The company is headquartered in Opelousas, LA. | Consumer Services |
| Nevada Community Bank | Finance |
Nevada State Bank
 Nevada State Bank Regional BanksFinance Nevada State Bank provides consumer, small business, real estate, and corporate banking services. Its services include personal and online banking, treasury and wealth management, and investment services. The company was founded on December 9, 1959 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV | Finance |
Union Plaza Hotel
 Union Plaza Hotel Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Barrick Gaming Corp., Union Plaza Hotel operates hotel and gaming operations. The private company is based in Las Vegas, NV. Union Plaza Hotel was acquired by Barrick Gaming Corp. on December 19, 2002 for $82 million. | Consumer Services |
American Gaming Association
 American Gaming Association Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services The American Gaming Association is a dynamic and responsible organization that represents the united casino gaming industry. The private company is based in Washington. The American company works towards achieving greater innovation and growth together. The AGA recently released a report that shows Americans gamble more than half a trillion dollars illegally each year. The company was founded by H. Steven Norton. | Consumer Services |
Nevada Resort Association
 Nevada Resort Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nevada Resort Association operates as a gaming and resort industry. It adopts and advocates policies regarding state gaming issues. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Commercial Services |
International Center for Responsible Gaming
 International Center for Responsible Gaming Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Center for Responsible Gaming is the national organization exclusively devoted to funding research that helps increase understanding of pathological and youth gambling and find effective methods of treatment for the disorder. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Beverly, MA. | Commercial Services |
Marina District Development Co. LLC
Marina District Development Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Marina District Development Co. LLC owns and operates Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, including The Water Club at Borgata. The company was founded in July 1998 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ. | Consumer Services |
| Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada | |
Western Alliance Bank (Phoenix, Arizona)
Western Alliance Bank (Phoenix, Arizona) Regional BanksFinance Western Alliance Bank engages in the provision of banking services. The company was founded on August 26, 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix AZ. | Finance |
| Bank of Nevada | Finance |
Marina District Finance Co., Inc.
Marina District Finance Co., Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Marina District Finance Co., Inc. engages in the development and operation of hotel, casino, and spa. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ. | Finance |
Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC
 Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC engages in the provision of hotel and casino management. Its services include hotel bookings, casino, bingo, entertainment, and foods and drinks. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Kansas Star Casino LLC
 Kansas Star Casino LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Kansas Star Casino LLC operates public hotels and motels. The company is headquartered in Mulvane, KS. | Consumer Services |
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