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"Business in Nevada" segment about Boyd Gaming Corporation: video

Date

1999-10-07

Description

"Business in Nevada: Bill Boyd" segment on Channel 10. Voiceover describing the history of the Boyd family, including Sam and William founding Boyd Corporation in 1971, and then eventually going public in the 1990s. Images of various Boyd properties and short clips appear on screen while the voiceover goes on about the various properties and growth of the company. Jason Ader (Bear Stearns) gives a review of the company; then segment transitions to "Business in Nevada" interview segment with Bill Boyd (Chairman and CEO). Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Moving Image

Game Works - Sunrise, Las Vegas, Nevada: panoramic photograph

Date

2006

Description

From the Thomas Schiff Panoramic Photographs (PH-00419).

Image

Photograph of men participating in a carnival game at a U.S. bicentennial picnic, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 12, 1976

Date

1976-07-12

Description

Two unidentified men play targets in a wet sponge toss game at a U.S. bicentennial picnic, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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News conference for new "Casino Poker" game at Vegas World with host David Sklansky: video

Date

1982-03-04

Archival Collection

Description

Text introduces "Bob Stupak's Vegas World introduces the new table game "Casino Poker" where players can play poker against the casino, not other players" and note the gaming authority has approved it for a field test at Vegas World; news conference with David Sklanksy, Puggy Pearson, Doyle Brunson, Sailor Roberts, and Johnny Moss (all World Poker Champions); David Sklansky narrates over the casino poker game, summary text appears on screen. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

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Eadington, William R., "Consultant's Report: Implications of a Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa" report; Ward-Smith and Company, "The Feasibility of Starting and Operating a Profitable Gaming Casino on the Tulalip Reservation" report; Sodak Gaming Supplies, Inc., "Impact: Indian Gaming in the State of Minnesota" report, 1990-1993

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 093

Archival Component

News segment about the gaming industry as it relates to the economy: video, 1996 August 07

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news anchors discuss the gaming industry as a growth area in the stock market; includes interview clips with Stephen Bollenbach of Hilton Hotels, Charles Mathewson, and Morris Symson. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 38

Archival Component

Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel gaming room entrance, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s-early 1950s

Date

1948 to 1953

Description

Daytime photo of the exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, showing the canopied gaming room entrance.

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Executive summary of "The Potential Economic Impact of Casino Gaming and a State Lottery in Alabama" report, notice of approval of class III gaming, model class II gaming ordinance, summaries, checklist for new management contracts, staffing chart, flier, brochures, and notes, approximately 1994-1999

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 60

Archival Component

Bob Stupak presents to Gaming Control Board (part 2): video, 1996 March 21

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Video starts part way into Stratosphere Corp presentation to Gaming Control Board; with unidentifed Stratosphere reps, followed by Mr. Berman of Stratosphere Corp; and Bob Stupak. Issues arose on separation of Bob Stupak liabilities to the Stratosphere Corp. Stupak reminded the Control Board members of the successful financial progressions made over the years from the past Vacation Club to the Stratosphere Club to the Stratosphere Tower Club; which resulted with the Stratosphere Tower becoming a reality. Safety issues discussed on the tower's roller coaster and Big Shot amusement rides at the top of the tower. Gaming Control Board approved motions 4N950024; and 4N950025, that grants the Stratosphere Tower to operate. End of video clip shows a few seconds of Bob Stupak outdoors. Original media MiniDV, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Bob Stupak Professional Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01016
Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 46

Archival Component

Postcard of man running away from a poker game with friends, September 12, 1911

Date

1911-09-12

Description

A postcard depicting an at-home poker game where a man is running away from the table. His friends say "Stay a little longer, Jackson" and the man replies "My Wife Won't Let Me." printed in England

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