One of the best-known figures in the gaming industry, Mr. Boyd is the Executive Chairman and co-founder of Boyd Gaming Corporation. In addition to his work at Boyd Gaming, he has been an active philanthropist and civic leader for decades.

Mr. Bill Boyd, Boyd Gaming, and the Boyd Foundation have been major donors to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Boys and Girls Club, Boys Town of Nevada, National Judicial College, St. Rose de Lima Hospital, the United Way, D.A.R.E., and Nevada Blood Services, to mention a few.

In 1997, Bill Boyd provided the initial $5 million for the creation of the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. In 2005, he contributed another $25 million to the Boyd School of Law to ensure its continued success.