UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2004
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 001-12882 88-0242733
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
2950 Industrial Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
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(address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 792-7200
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 30, 2004, Boyd Gaming Corporation ("Boyd Gaming") and Coast Casinos,
Inc. ("Coast Casinos") issued a joint press release announcing that, at their
respective annual meetings, stockholders of both companies overwhelmingly
approved the merger of Coast Casinos into Boyd Gaming. A copy of the joint
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Joint Press Release dated as of April 30, 2004, issued by
Boyd Gaming Corporation and Coast Casinos, Inc.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
Date: April 30, 2004 By: /s/ Ellis Landau
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Ellis Landau
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Joint Press Release dated as of April 30, 2004, issued by
Boyd Gaming Corporation and Coast Casinos, Inc.