Boyd Gaming Appointed New General Counsel
The Las Vegas-based company promoted a long-time veteran to the role of senior vice president and general counsel.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
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Cassie Stratford has been named senior vice president and general counsel at Boyd Gaming. The company board selected the executive to lead the department following her tenure at the Las Vegas-based firm.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a leadership shift at one of the valley's major gaming operators. Stratford will oversee legal operations as the company navigates its role in the competitive local resort economy.
The new general counsel brings 15 years of tenure at Boyd Gaming to her role, compared to her previous position leading legal operations. The long-term impact of this leadership change on the company's regulatory compliance strategy remains unknown.
The players
Cassie Stratford
The new senior vice president and general counsel of Boyd Gaming.
Boyd Gaming
A Las Vegas-based gaming operator and employer.
William S. Boyd School of Law
The UNLV law school where Stratford earned her legal degree.
Global Gaming Women
The industry organization where Stratford previously served as board president.
The details
The board of directors appointed Cassie Stratford to the new role effective October 1. Stratford previously served the company as senior vice president of legal operations and regulatory compliance. A UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law graduate, she also brings experience as the former president of the board of directors for Global Gaming Women.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: The appointment was officially announced.
Beyond the Strip
This internal promotion follows a pattern of executive leadership transitions seen at major resort operators like MGM Resorts. The move signals a preference for institutional continuity within the company's legal department.
While this appointment affects the internal structure of a major valley employer, it does not change daily operations for residents or commuters. Employees and local stakeholders should watch for future regulatory filings under the new counsel.
The takeaway
Boyd Gaming has filled its top legal vacancy with an internal hire who possesses extensive experience in the company's specific compliance operations. Residents should monitor future public disclosures from the firm to see how these new legal priorities impact local gaming standards.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by InterGame: iGaming, Casino & Coin-Op News.
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