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Bill Boyd
Founder at
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
Net worth: 534 M $ as of 2026-07-30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | 6,280,547 ( 8.64% ) | 534 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Bill Boyd active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Operates as a state chartered bank | 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 Provides amusement and recreation services. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Old Evangeline Downs LLC
 The Old Evangeline Downs LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns and operates horse race tracks and casinos | President | - |
California Hotel & Casino
 California Hotel & Casino Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a hotel and casino | Founder | 1972-12-31 |
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. | President | - |
Former positions of Bill Boyd
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Nevada Community Bank
 Nevada Community Bank Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Director/Board Member | 1992-12-31 |
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Training of Bill Boyd
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
60
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Boyd Gaming Corp.
 Boyd Gaming Corp. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns and operates casino hotels and casinos | Consumer Services |
California Hotel & Casino
California Hotel & Casino Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a hotel and casino | 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 Provides amusement and recreation services. | Consumer Services |
The Old Evangeline Downs LLC
The Old Evangeline Downs LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns and operates horse race tracks and casinos | Consumer Services |
Western Alliance Bancorp.
 Western Alliance Bancorp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Nevada Community Bank
Nevada Community Bank Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Nevada State Bank
 Nevada State Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state commercial bank | Finance |
Union Plaza Hotel
 Union Plaza Hotel Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotel and gaming operations | Consumer Services |
University of Utah
 University of Utah Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Gaming Association
 American Gaming Association Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides casino entertainment | Consumer Services |
Nevada Resort Association
 Nevada Resort Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides primary advocacy voice for gaming and resort industry | Commercial Services |
International Center for Responsible Gaming
 International Center for Responsible Gaming Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides funding research that helps increase understanding of pathological and youth gambling and find effective methods of treatment for the disorder | Commercial Services |
Marina District Development Co. LLC
 Marina District Development Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels, casinos and spas | Consumer Services |
Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada
 Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada is a company that provides a business-to-business service. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. | |
Western Alliance Bank (Phoenix, Arizona)
Western Alliance Bank (Phoenix, Arizona) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered bank | Finance |
Bank of Nevada
 Bank of Nevada Regional BanksFinance State commercial bank | Finance |
Marina District Finance Co., Inc.
 Marina District Finance Co., Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a financing subsidiary/special purpose entity | Finance |
Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC
 Plaza Hotel & Casino LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotel and casino | 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 |
The University of Nevada, Reno
 The University of Nevada, Reno Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Downtown Progress Association | |
Boyd William S School of Law
 Boyd William S School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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