He was part-owner of the Aladdin for several years and his multimillion-dollar deal at the Stardust, which occupied the Strip spot where the new Resorts World Las Vegas opened last year, is considered one of the first major modern residencies, predating Celine Dion's historic run at Caesars Palace.

Boyd closed the Stardust in 2006 and the casino was imploded on March 13, 2007. Boyd sold the Stardust site to the Malaysian company Genting Group in 2013, and the property was eventually developed into Resorts World. Parts of the casino still live on across the valley.