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Samuel A. Boyd (April 23, 1910 – January 15, 1993) was an American entrepreneur, casino manager and developer. He was noted for introducing successful marketing, gambling and entertainment innovations into the casino gambling industry, as well as building one of the largest and most successful casino empires in the world.
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.
Sam and Bill Boyd wanted a property to bear their family name. Sam's Town, originally built on 13 acres of desert at the then-quiet intersection of Boulder Highway and Nellis Boulevard, was the first such resort to cater to local residents, and the gamble paid off handsomely.
May 27, 2020 · Creator Sam Boyd reveals about the title in his exclusive interview with Gold Derby (watch the video above), “There are a lot of meanings to it and my favorite titles always mean many things.”
Jul 3, 2020 · After screening the season one finale episode of HBO Max‘s “Love Life,” Variety‘s Angelique Jackson hosted a panel discussion with Anna Kendrick, Sam Boyd, Zoë Chao, Bridget Bedard and ...
Nov 29, 2021 · EXCLUSIVE: Writer, producer, director Sam Boyd has signed with UTA for worldwide representation in all areas. Known for making projects that honestly portray modern relationships. Boyd is the...
Jan 16, 1993 · Sam Boyd, who parlayed a job as a casino dealer into a Nevada resort empire, died today. He was 82. Mr. Boyd died in a local hospital.
