Samuel A. Boyd (April 23, 1910 – January 15, 1993) was an American entrepreneur, casino manager and developer.

Just prior to the US entering World War II in 1941, Boyd moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.

[2] Later, he became general manager and partner at The Mint in downtown Las Vegas, where he began introducing marketing campaigns and the innovations which made him famous.

Boyd later began developing and purchasing casinos throughout the Las Vegas area, continuing to introduce innovative marketing.

[1] Sam Boyd died on January 15, 1993, at the age of 82 at a local hospital in Las Vegas after lengthy illnesses.