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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.
Nov 29, 2021 · Sam Boyd is the creator and co-showrunner of the HBO Max anthology series Love Life, which explores modern relationships. He also wrote and directed the feature film In A Relationship, starring Emma Roberts and Michael Angarano.
Nov 29, 2023 · Sam Boyd talks about his Peacock original Christmas movie Genie, a buddy comedy with a magical genie and a man who wants to win back his family. He praises the chemistry between Paapa Essiedu and Melissa McCarthy, and the balance of comedy and heartfelt performances.
Jul 3, 2020 · Sam Boyd is one of the creators and directors of the anthology series 'Love Life', starring Anna Kendrick as Darby Carter. He talks about drawing on his and others' personal stories, the unexpected finale and the second season of the show.
Sam Boyd was a Las Vegas hotel and casino mogul who founded Boyd Gaming Corporation with his son Bill. He was also a philanthropist who supported UNLV, Sam Boyd Stadium, and other local causes.
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.
