Boyd Gaming is a Las Vegas casino company that runs 27 casinos in 11 states, from locals casinos in the Las Vegas valley and three downtown Las Vegas hotels to regional casinos across the Midwest and South. It has been in business since 1975, when it opened the California Hotel and Casino downtown, and the Boyd family still owns about 30% of the company.
Boyd Gaming at a glance
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|
| In operation since | 1975 |
| Chairman | Marianne Boyd Johnson |
| Casinos | 27 in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia |
| Also manages | Sky River Casino near Sacramento, California, for the Wilton Rancheria tribe |
| Online | Boyd Interactive, including the Stardust online casino brand in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
Boyd Gaming history
Boyd Gaming was started by Sam Boyd and his son Bill Boyd. The company dates its operations to 1975, when the California Hotel and Casino opened in downtown Las Vegas. Boyd built its business on Las Vegas locals casinos off the Strip and on downtown hotels, then grew into regional markets through acquisitions.
The company is also known for its ties to Hawaii, which has no casinos. Boyd owns a travel agency in Hawaii, and Hawaiian visitors filled about 75% of occupied room nights at the California in 2025, along with large shares at the Fremont and Main Street Station.
In July 2025 Boyd sold the 5% stake in FanDuel it had held since 2018 for about $1.76 billion.
Boyd Gaming casinos in Las Vegas
Las Vegas locals casinos
- Aliante, North Las Vegas
- Cadence Crossing Casino, Henderson, opened in March 2026 as the replacement for Jokers Wild
- Cannery, North Las Vegas
- Gold Coast, off the Strip west of the I-15
- The Orleans, off the Strip west of the I-15
- Sam’s Town Las Vegas, on Boulder Highway
- Suncoast, in Summerlin
The Eastside Cannery has been closed since 2020, and Boyd began demolishing it in late 2025.
Downtown Las Vegas
- California Hotel and Casino, the company’s original downtown property
- Fremont Hotel and Casino, on the Fremont Street Experience
- Main Street Station
Boyd Gaming casinos outside Las Vegas
| State | Casinos |
|---|---|
| Illinois | Par-A-Dice, East Peoria |
| Indiana | Belterra Casino Resort, Florence; Blue Chip, Michigan City |
| Iowa | Diamond Jo Dubuque; Diamond Jo Worth, Northwood |
| Kansas | Kansas Star, Mulvane |
| Louisiana | Amelia Belle, Amelia; Delta Downs, Vinton; Evangeline Downs, Opelousas; Sam’s Town Shreveport; Treasure Chest, Kenner |
| Mississippi | IP Casino Resort Spa, Biloxi |
| Missouri | Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar St. Charles |
| Ohio | Belterra Park, Cincinnati |
| Pennsylvania | Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia |
| Virginia | The Interim Gaming Hall, Norfolk, opened November 2025 |
Sam’s Town Tunica in Mississippi closed on November 9, 2025. Borgata in Atlantic City is no longer a Boyd property and does not appear on its list of casinos.
Gambling at Boyd casinos
Boyd’s downtown and locals casinos are among the places Las Vegas players look for better odds than the Strip:
- Blackjack. The California deals double-deck blackjack that pays 3-2 with doubling after a split, and the Fremont also deals 3-2 double deck. Both also run six-deck games that pay only 6-5, so pick the double-deck table. A 3-2 game is far better than the 6-5 blackjack common on the Strip. See our guide to the best blackjack in Las Vegas.
- Video poker. Sam’s Town carries nickel Triple Deuces Wild at 99.92% with perfect play, and the California has Deuces Wild 44 at 99.73%. Our best video poker in Las Vegas guide has more.
- Craps and table games. Rules and odds on craps and other table games vary by property and by day, so check the table sign before you buy in.
Table limits and pay tables change often, so confirm the rules on the table or machine before you play.
Boyd Gaming FAQ
How many casinos does Boyd Gaming own?
Boyd runs 27 casinos in 11 states and manages Sky River Casino in California for the Wilton Rancheria.
Which Las Vegas casinos does Boyd own?
Aliante, Cadence Crossing, Cannery, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town and Suncoast in the valley, plus the California, Fremont and Main Street Station downtown.
Does Boyd Gaming still own Borgata?
No. Borgata is not on Boyd’s list of casinos.
Does Boyd Gaming have an online casino?
Yes. Boyd Interactive runs the Stardust online casino brand in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario.
For other casino companies, see our casino owners section, including Caesars Entertainment.
Please gamble responsibly. In the US, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text).