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.[1]
Top competitors are Harrah's Entertainment, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Mirage. [1]
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. [2]
In addition, the following are contributions that Chairman William S. Boyd made personally: [3]
| Harry Reid (Dem) | 08/22/2003 | $1,000 |
| Harry Reid (Dem) | 06/27/2007 | $2,300 |
| Harry Reid (Dem) | 06/27/2007 | $2,300 |
| Tom Gallagher (Dem) | 06/22/2004 | $2,000 |
| Shelley Berkley (Dem) | 06/04/2004 | $1,000 |
| Republican National Committee | 11/02/2004 | $25,000 |
| National Republican Senatorial Committee | 07/19/2004 | $500 |
| Nevada Republican State Central Committee | 10/26/2006 | $5,000 |
| George W. Bush (Rep) | 06/16/2003 | $2,000 |
| George W. Bush (Rep) | 04/21/2004 | $2,000 |
| James A. Gibbons (Rep) | 12/18/2003 | $1,000 |
| Jon Porter Sr (Rep) | 08/27/2004 | $1,000 |
| Frank A. Lobionda (Rep) | 06/28/2006 | $2,000 |
| Frank A. Lobionda (Rep) | 05/02/2007 | $2,000 |
| American Gaming Association PAC | 08/02/2005 | $2,000 |
Personnel
Key executives and 2006 pay: [4]
- William S. Boyd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $7,683,242 (also exercised $33,435,343 in options)[5]
- Marianne Boyd Johnson, Vice Chairman and Senior Vice President, $1,443,054[6]
- Keith E. Smith, Chief Operating Officer, $2,997,392[7]
- Robert L. Boughner, Chief Executive Officer Echelon Resorts, $3,411,630 (also exercised $1,562,321 in options)[8]
- Paul J. Chakmak, Chief Financial Officer, $1,052,792[9]
Selected members of the Board of Directors: [10]
- 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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boyd Gaming Corporation Profile, Hoovers, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ 2008 PAC Summary Data, Open Secrets, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ William S. Boyd, Federal Election Commission, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ Senior Management, Boyd Gaming, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ William S Boyd, Forbes, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ Marianne B Johnson, Forbes, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ Keith E Smith, Forbes, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ Robert L Boughner, Forbes, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ Paul J Chakmak, Forbes, accessed December 2007.
- ↑ Directors, Boyd Gaming, accessed December 2007.
