SOURCE Boyd Gaming Corporation

http://www.boydgaming.com

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Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. As of December 31, 2008, the Company wholly owned and operated 15 casino entertainment facilities located in Nevada, Mississippi, Illinois, Louisiana and Indiana. In addition, it owns and operates a pari-mutuel jai alai facility located in Dania Beach, Florida, two travel agencies, and an insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance. Its new hotel at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa opened January 22, 2009.

In the report, the analyst notes:

"In January 2009, BYD completed an expansion of Blue Chip, located east of Chicago in Michigan City, Indiana. This project's 300-room tower addition substantially upgraded its hotel offerings, while the addition of two new restaurants, a luxury spa and expanded events and meeting space transitioned Blue Chip from a daytrip casino to a regional resort destination.

"The cornerstone of BYD's long-term growth strategy is Echelon, its future resort development on the Las Vegas Strip. Although this project has been delayed due to credit and economic conditions, creating a meaningful presence on the Las Vegas Strip remains a key component of the Company's future growth strategy."

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SOURCE Boyd Gaming Corporation

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