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Boyd Gaming Names New General Manager of Sam's Town Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana – (Press Release) -- Boyd Gaming Corporation today named Thomas A. Roberts, CPM as General Manager of its Sam's Town Shreveport facility, pending the close of its acquisition. The $190 million acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter 2004.

Thomas Roberts commented on the announcement, "I am especially pleased about joining Boyd Gaming and the fact that I will be working with the same team members that have helped to make this property such a success over the last few years. We have a great team here that provides some of the best service in the market, and I am excited and proud to be able to stay with the property and to remain in the Shreveport community."

Roberts has been the leader of the Shreveport property since late 1999 and previously served as Vice President of Development and Leasing for Rio Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roberts was also the Founding General Manager of the famous Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming said they were delighted that Roberts accepted their offer to stay at the casino he has helped make so successful. "We know customers have been happy with their experiences at this property, and other than a name change, we don't anticipate they will see a difference," said Keith Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Boyd Gaming.

Boyd Gaming plans to begin operations as Sam's Town Shreveport immediately following regulatory approval. Boyd Gaming currently operates two other properties under the popular Sam's Town brand in Tunica, Mississippi and Las Vegas, and the Company also has two other Louisiana properties: Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino in Vinton and Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner.

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