Boyd Gaming

Boyd Gaming Corporation, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a leading casino company in the U.S., with 16 properties in the states of Nevada, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The casinos generally have multiple restaurants and showrooms. About a third of the company is owned by Chairman William S. Boyd and his family. In 2006, revenue was US$2.2 billion with profits of US$117 million.

Top competitors are Harrah's Entertainment, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Mirage.

Political contributions
Boyd Gaming gave $69,500 to federal candidates in the 2007/2008 election period, as of December 2007, through its political action committee - 46% to Democrats and 54% to Republicans.

In addition, the following are contributions that Chairman William S. Boyd made personally:

Personnel
Key executives and 2006 pay:
 * William S. Boyd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $7,683,242 (also exercised $33,435,343 in options)
 * Marianne Boyd Johnson, Vice Chairman and Senior Vice President, $1,443,054
 * Keith E. Smith, Chief Operating Officer, $2,997,392
 * Robert L. Boughner, Chief Executive Officer Echelon Resorts, $3,411,630 (also exercised $1,562,321 in options)
 * Paul J. Chakmak, Chief Financial Officer, $1,052,792

Selected members of the Board of Directors:
 * William R. Boyd, Also Vice President of the Company
 * Luther Mack, Jr., Former Chairman Nevada Athletic Commission
 * Frederick J. Schwab, Chief Executive Officer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Contact details
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway 9th Floor Las Vegas, NV 89169 Phone: 702-792-7200 Fax: 702-792-7313 Web: http://www.boydgaming.com