BOYD GAMING CORP
10-Q, 1997-05-15
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
   [ X ]          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997

                                       OR

   [   ]          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) 
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

            For the transition period from ___________ to __________
                         Commission file number 1-12168

                             BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            NEVADA                                               88-0242733     
(State or other jurisdiction of                               (I.R.S. Employer  
incorporation or organization)                               Identification No.)
                                                               
                           2950 SOUTH INDUSTRIAL ROAD
                                LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
                                      89109
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)

                                 (702) 792-7200
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes   X   No
    -----    -----

Shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock as of
April 30, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         Class                                                       Outstanding
         -----                                                       -----------
<S>                                                                  <C>       
Common stock, $.01 par value                                         61,363,015
</TABLE>
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997

INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Page No.
                                                                            --------
<S>                                                                         <C>
Part I. Financial Information

  Item 1.  Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


           Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 1997
                    and June 30, 1996                                             3

           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three
                    and nine months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996                 4

           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine
                    months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996                          5

           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
                    Equity for the nine months ended March 31, 1997               6

           Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                   7

  Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                    Condition and Results of Operations                           11

Part II.   Other Information

  Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                       19

Signature Page                                                                    20
</TABLE>

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(UNAUDITED)                                                           MARCH 31,     JUNE 30,
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)                                       1997          1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                  <C>            <C>     
ASSETS

Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                                        $   61,276     $ 48,980
    Accounts receivable, net                                             20,827       16,040
    Inventories                                                           7,988        6,531
    Prepaid expenses                                                     17,628       15,265
    Income taxes receivable                                               5,271         --
                                                                     ----------     --------
        Total current assets                                            112,990       86,816

Property, equipment and leasehold interests, net                        756,796      797,593
Other assets and deferred charges                                        57,858       58,489
Deferred income taxes                                                     6,818         --
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net                               125,058       10,527
                                                                     ----------     --------

        Total assets                                                 $1,059,520     $953,425
                                                                     ==========     ========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities
    Current maturities of long-term debt                             $    1,739     $  4,031
    Accounts payable                                                     51,127       47,193
    Accrued liabilities
         Payroll and related                                             27,062       22,956
         Interest and other                                              39,359       20,956
    Income taxes payable                                                   --            678
                                                                     ----------     --------
        Total current liabilities                                       119,287       95,814

Long-term debt, net of current maturities                               753,141      590,808

Deferred income taxes                                                      --         33,546

Commitments

Stockholders' equity
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized           --           --
    Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized;
         61,363,015 and 57,213,720 shares outstanding                       614          572
    Additional paid-in capital                                          137,305      102,583
    Retained earnings                                                    49,173      130,102
                                                                     ----------     --------
        Total stockholders' equity                                      187,092      233,257
                                                                     ----------     --------
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                   $1,059,520     $953,425
                                                                     ==========     ========
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                  condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     THREE MONTHS ENDED            NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                          MARCH 31,                     MARCH 31,
(UNAUDITED)                                                       ------------------------      ------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)                                    1997           1996           1997           1996
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      ------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>      
Revenues
    Casino                                                        $ 153,965      $ 143,689      $ 422,173      $ 413,097
    Food and beverage                                                39,992         37,616        113,379        105,703
    Rooms                                                            19,360         17,978         54,809         52,308
    Other                                                            15,903         12,288         44,478         35,300
    Management fees and joint venture                                11,253         10,683         31,659         30,893
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Gross revenues                                                      240,473        222,254        666,498        637,301
Less promotional allowances                                          20,473         20,094         60,648         55,792
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
        Net revenues                                                220,000        202,160        605,850        581,509
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------

Costs and expenses
    Casino                                                           78,065         72,344        223,993        203,769
    Food and beverage                                                27,916         23,561         78,801         74,337
    Rooms                                                             6,473          5,611         18,517         17,910
    Other                                                            15,180          9,800         38,446         25,653
    Selling, general and administrative                              33,336         30,620         92,196         83,179
    Maintenance and utilities                                         9,150          7,106         27,477         22,620
    Depreciation and amortization                                    17,920         15,468         48,754         45,868
    Corporate expense                                                 5,002          5,907         15,746         16,417
    Preopening expense                                                 --             --            3,481         10,004
    Impairment loss                                                 125,698           --          125,698           --
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
        Total                                                       318,740        170,417        673,109        499,757
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------

Operating income (loss)                                             (98,740)        31,743        (67,259)        81,752
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------

Other income (expense)
    Interest income                                                     151            200            493            987
    Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized                    (17,352)       (12,707)       (44,421)       (39,322)
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
        Total                                                       (17,201)       (12,507)       (43,928)       (38,335)
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------

Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes and
     extraordinary item                                            (115,941)        19,236       (111,187)        43,417

Provision (benefit) for income taxes                                (38,229)         7,885        (36,327)        17,315
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item                             (77,712)        11,351        (74,860)        26,102
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt,
     net of tax benefit of $3,268                                      --             --            6,069           --
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Net income (loss)                                                 ($ 77,712)     $  11,351      ($ 80,929)     $  26,102
                                                                  =========      =========      =========      =========

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item                       ($   1.27)     $    0.20      ($   1.25)     $    0.46

Extraordinary item                                                     --             --            (0.10)          --
                                                                  ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Net income (loss)                                                 ($   1.27)     $    0.20      ($   1.35)     $    0.46
                                                                  =========      =========      =========      =========
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                  condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                               MARCH 31,
                                                                       -----------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)                                                            1997          1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                    <C>            <C>     
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)                                                      $ (80,929)     $ 26,102
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
        operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                                         48,754        45,868
    Deferred income taxes                                                (40,364)        2,884
    Extraordinary loss on early retirement of debt                         6,069          --
    Impairment loss                                                      125,698          --
    Other                                                                   --             (31)
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
        Increase in accounts receivable, net                              (4,787)       (1,223)
        (Increase) decrease in inventories                                (1,457)          193
        Increase in prepaid expenses                                      (2,363)       (3,574)
        Decrease (increase) in other assets                                 (512)       (5,547)
        Increase in income taxes receivable                               (5,271)          --
        Increase in other current liabilities                             22,368        16,870
        Decrease (increase) in income taxes payable                         (678)        3,286
                                                                       ---------      --------
Net cash provided by operating activities                                 66,528        84,828
                                                                       ---------      --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Net cash paid for acquisition of Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino        (170,725)         --
    Acquisition of property, equipment and other assets                  (88,784)      (81,616)
    Proceeds from sale of riverboat                                       20,000          --
                                                                       ---------      --------
Net cash used in investing activities                                   (239,509)      (81,616)
                                                                       ---------      --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Early retirement of long-term debt                                  (157,500)         --
    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                             200,000         1,074
    Net borrowings under credit agreements                               129,000       (10,000)
    Payments on long-term debt                                           (20,802)      (26,687)
    Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                34,579         1,150
                                                                       ---------      --------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                      185,277       (34,463)
                                                                       ---------      --------

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                      12,296       (31,251)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD                            48,980        83,169
                                                                       ---------      --------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                               $  61,276      $ 51,918
                                                                       =========      ========

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized                     $  44,928      $ 40,320
                                                                       =========      ========
Cash paid for income taxes                                             $   7,317      $ 10,991
                                                                       =========      ========

Acquisition of Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
    Fair value of assets acquired                                      $ 174,800      $   --
    Cash paid to seller                                                  170,725          --
                                                                       =========      ========
Liabilities assumed                                                    $   4,075      $   --
                                                                       =========      ========
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                  condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------




                                                                     
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            COMMON STOCK             ADDITIONAL                 TOTAL     
                                      -------------------------       PAID-IN     RETAINED   STOCKHOLDERS'
                                         SHARES          AMOUNT       CAPITAL     EARNINGS      EQUITY
                                      -----------------------------------------------------------------

<S>            <C>                     <C>             <C>           <C>          <C>        <C>     
BALANCES, JULY 1, 1996                 57,213,720      $    572      $102,583     $130,102     $233,257

NET LOSS FOR THE NINE MONTHS
     ENDED MARCH 31, 1997                                                          (80,929)     (80,929)

ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK                4,000,000            40        33,493                    33,533

STOCK ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH
     EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN         149,295             2         1,229                     1,231
                                      -----------      --------      --------     --------     --------

BALANCES, MARCH 31, 1997               61,363,015      $    614      $137,305     $ 49,173     $187,092
                                      ===========      ========      ========     ========     ========
</TABLE>




              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                  condensed consolidated financial statements.

                                       -6-

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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

         Principles of Consolidation

         The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include
         the accounts of Boyd Gaming Corporation and its wholly-owned
         subsidiaries, collectively referred to herein as the "Company". The
         Company owns and operates seven casino entertainment facilities in Las
         Vegas, Nevada, one in Tunica, Mississippi, one in Kansas City, Missouri
         which opened in September 1995 and one in East Peoria, Illinois which
         was acquired in December 1996. The Company manages a casino
         entertainment facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi, for which it has 
         a seven year management contract that expires in July 2001. The
         Company is also part owner of and manages a riverboat gaming operation
         in Kenner, Louisiana which opened in September 1994. The Company has
         recently entered into an agreement to sell its interest in the entity
         which owns the Kenner gaming operation (see Note 3). All material
         intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

         Basis of Presentation

         In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
         condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only
         of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the
         results of its operations for the three and nine month periods ended
         March 31, 1997 and 1996 and its cash flows for the nine month period
         ended March 31, 1997 and 1996. It is suggested that this report be read
         in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial
         statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
         year ended June 30, 1996. The operating results for the three and nine
         month periods ended March 31, 1997 and cash flows for the nine month
         period ended March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the
         results that will be achieved for the full fiscal year or for future
         periods.

         Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

         Net income (loss) per common share is based upon the weighted average
         number of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during
         the period, which were 61,363,015 and 57,115,365 for the three month
         periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and 59,876,442 and
         57,037,941 for the nine month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996,
         respectively.

         Use of Estimates

         The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
         accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
         and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
         liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
         amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
         results could differ from those estimates.

         Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

         The excess of total acquisition costs over the fair value of assets
         acquired is amortized using the straight-line method over 40 years.


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         Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

         On July 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
         Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
         Assets and for Long Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 121
         requires that long-lived assets be reviewed whenever events or changes
         in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not
         be recoverable. During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company
         recorded an impairment loss of approximately $126 million in accordance
         with SFAS No. 121. (See Note 2).

         On July 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
         Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.
         SFAS No. 123 requires certain disclosures about the impact on results
         of operations of the fair value of stock based employee compensation
         arrangements. Management intends to continue to account for stock based
         employee compensation arrangements in accordance with Accounting
         Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
         Employees, and accordingly believes that adoption of SFAS No. 123 will
         not have a significant effect on the financial position or results of
         operations of the Company. The Company will include the pro forma
         effects of this statement in its consolidated notes to financial
         statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997.

         Recently Issued Accounting Standards

         The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued SFAS No. 128
         "Earnings per Share". This statement establishes standards for
         computing and presenting earnings per share and is effective for
         financial statements issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997.
         Earlier application of this statement is not permitted and upon
         adoption requires restatement (as applicable) of all prior-period
         earnings per share data presented. Management believes that the
         implementation of this standard will not have a significant impact on
         earnings per share.

2.       IMPAIRMENT LOSS

         During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company wrote-down the
         carrying value of its fixed and intangible assets in the Missouri
         gaming market to fair value, which resulted in a $126 million
         impairment loss. The impairment loss was recorded due to a significant
         change in the competitive environment with the January 1997 addition of
         a significantly larger competitor in the Kansas City gaming market and
         a history of operating losses at the Company's Sam's Town Kansas City
         gaming establishment. The fair value of the impaired assets was
         primarily determined through a discounted cash flow analysis of the
         operations of Sam's Town Kansas City.



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3.       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

         Debt and Equity Offerings

         On October 4, 1996, the Company issued $200 million of 9.25% Senior
         Notes and sold 4.0 million shares of the Company's common stock in two
         registered public offerings. The net proceeds of these offerings of
         approximately $230 million were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness
         under the Company's bank credit facility.

         The $200 million in Senior Notes are guaranteed by all existing
         significant subsidiaries of the Company. The guaranties are full,
         unconditional, and joint and several. All of the Company's significant
         subsidiaries are wholly-owned. Assets, equity, income and cash flows of
         all other subsidiaries of the Company that do not guaranty the Senior
         Notes are less than 3% of the respective consolidated amounts and are
         inconsequential, individually and in the aggregate, to the Company. The
         Company has not included separate financial information of the
         guarantors, since the Company believes that such information is not
         material to investors.

         On November 4, 1996, the Company redeemed its $150 million, 10.75%
         Notes with borrowings under its bank credit facility. As a result, the
         Company recognized an extraordinary loss of $6.1 million, net of tax
         benefit of $3.3 million, related to the early extinguishment of the
         debt.

         The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, California Hotel
         Finance Company, has $185 million principal amount of 11% senior
         subordinated notes due December 2002. The notes contain certain
         covenants regarding incurrence of debt, sales and disposition of
         assets, mergers or consolidations and limitations on restricted
         payments (as defined in the indenture to the notes). As a result of
         these restrictions, at March 31, 1997 California Hotel and Casino (a
         wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) had a portion of its retained
         earnings and its net assets in the amounts of $32.7 million and $87.8
         million, respectively, that were not available for distribution as
         dividends to the Company.

         Amendment to Bank Credit Facility

         The Company's bank credit facility was amended as of March 28, 1997.
         This amendment included, among other things, modifications to its
         financial covenants as well as the pricing structure of the debt, which
         is based upon a specified financial ratio. As such, this amended
         pricing structure results in slightly higher interest costs to the
         Company, the duration of which depends upon the Company's future
         operating results and financial condition. Management believes the
         Company is in compliance with the modified covenants, as well as other
         debt covenants, at March 31, 1997.

         Treasure Chest Casino

         The Company has agreed to sell its 15% interest in Treasure Chest
         Casino L.L.C., owner of the Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner, Louisiana.
         The interest is being purchased by both Treasure Chest Casino L.L.C.
         and its majority owner for a purchase price of $15.2 million. The sale,
         which is pending various governmental and regulatory approvals, is not
         expected to result in a material gain or loss to the Company. At this
         time, the Company is unable to determine an expected closing date for
         this transaction. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary,
         Boyd Kenner, Inc., expects to manage Treasure Chest Casino until
         approximately October 1997.


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         Par-A-Dice Acquisition

         On December 5, 1996, the Company completed the acquisition of
         Par-A-Dice Gaming Corporation, owner and operator of the Par-A-Dice
         riverboat casino in East Peoria, Illinois, and East Peoria Hotel, Inc.,
         the general partner of a partnership which recently opened a 204-room
         hotel adjacent to the Par-A-Dice casino. The purchase price for the
         acquisition was approximately $175 million, subject to certain
         adjustments as set forth in the stock purchase agreement. The purchase
         price exceeded the fair value of the net assets by approximately $116
         million. The Company's pro-forma consolidated results of operations, as
         if the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 1995, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Nine Months Ended
                                                       March 31,
                                                  1997           1996
                                                  ----           ----
<S>                                            <C>            <C>
Proforma (In thousands, except share data)
Net revenues                                   $ 648,998      $608,141
Income (loss) before extraordinary item          (71,852)       30,424
Net income (loss)                                (77,921)       30,424
                                               -----------------------

Net income (loss) per common share
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item    $   (1.20)     $   0.53
Net income (loss)                                  (1.30)         0.53
                                               -----------------------
</TABLE>

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      THREE MONTHS ENDED         NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                           MARCH 31,                 MARCH 31,
                                   -----------------------     ---------------------
                                      1997          1996         1997         1996
                                   ---------      --------     --------     --------
                                        (IN THOUSANDS)             (In thousands)
<S>                                <C>            <C>          <C>          <C>     
NET REVENUES
      Stardust                     $  45,959      $ 49,930     $137,249     $146,336
      Boulder Strip Properties        48,892        49,629      145,649      143,033
      Downtown Properties             44,817        37,245      123,188      106,795
      Central Region                  80,332        65,356      199,764      185,345
                                   ---------      --------     --------     --------
            TOTAL PROPERTIES       $ 220,000      $202,160     $605,850     $581,509
                                   =========      ========     ========     ========

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
      Stardust                     $   5,495      $  9,247     $ 13,887     $ 22,164
      Boulder Strip Properties         8,126         7,816       19,544       17,382
      Downtown Properties               (114)        3,731        5,508(a)    12,605
      Central Region                  19,133 (b)    17,745       40,916(b)    58,632(a)
                                   ---------      --------     --------     --------
            TOTAL PROPERTIES       $  32,640      $ 38,539     $ 79,855     $110,783
                                   =========      ========     ========     ========
</TABLE>

         -------------------
         (a)   Before preopening expense.
         (b)   Before impairment loss.


         The above table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain
         operating data for the Company's properties. As used herein, "Boulder
         Strip Properties" consist of Sam's Town Las Vegas, the Eldorado and
         Jokers Wild; "Downtown Properties" consist of the California, the
         Fremont, Main Street Station (opened November 1996) and Vacations
         Hawaii, the Company's wholly-owned travel agency which operates for the
         benefit of the Downtown casino properties; and "Central Region"
         consists of Sam's Town Tunica, Sam's Town Kansas City (opened September
         1995), Par-A-Dice (acquired December 1996), management fee income from
         Silver Star Hotel and Casino, and management fee and joint venture
         income from Treasure Chest Casino. Net revenues displayed in this table
         and discussed in this section are net of promotional allowances; as
         such, references to rooms revenue and food and beverage revenue do not
         agree to the amounts on the Statement of Operations. Operating income
         from properties for the purposes of this table exclude corporate
         expense, including related depreciation and amortization, preopening
         expense and the impairment loss.

Revenues

Consolidated net revenues increased 8.8% during the quarter ended March 31, 1997
compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Company-wide casino
revenue increased 7.2%, food and beverage revenue increased 9.3% and room
revenue increased 9.7%. The increase in net revenues is primarily attributable
to the first full quarter of operations for both Main Street Station Casino,
Brewery and Hotel ("Main Street Station") which opened in November 1996 and
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino (acquired in December 1996), partially offset by
declines in net revenues experienced principally at Sam's Town Kansas City
(43.8%) and the California and Fremont (16.2%). Revenues at the Stardust and
Sam's Town Tunica for the three months ended March 31, 1997 also declined, 8.0%
and 10.8%, respectively, while management fee and joint venture income increased
5.3%. The current quarter's decline in net revenues at the Company's properties
which have been open for more than one year is attributable, in each case, to
increased competition including, in the 

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case at the Downtown properties, competition from Main Street Station.

Consolidated net revenues increased 4.2% during the nine-month period ended
March 31, 1997 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Company-wide casino revenue increased 2.2%, food and beverage revenue increased
7.6% and room revenue increased .6%. The increase in consolidated net revenues
for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 is primarily attributable to the
November 1996 opening of Main Street Station, the December 1996 acquisition of
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino and the revenues associated with Vacations Hawaii.
These increases in revenues were partially offset by declines in revenues which
occurred primarily at the Stardust (6.2%), California (13.8%) and Sam's Town
Tunica (20%). The declines in revenues at both the Stardust and Sam's Town
Tunica for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 were primarily the result of
increased competition and in the case of Sam's Town Tunica, construction
disruption related to the construction of a new 350 room hotel tower which
opened in December 1996.

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

Consolidated operating loss for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 was $98.7
million compared to consolidated operating income of $31.7 million from the same
quarter in the prior fiscal year. Consolidated operating loss for the nine
months ended March 31, 1997 was $67.3 million compared to operating income of
$81.8 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The majority of the
decline in consolidated operating income for both the three and nine month
periods was the result of a $126 million impairment loss recorded in accordance
with SFAS No. 121 to write-down the carrying value of the Company's fixed and
intangible assets in the Missouri gaming market to fair value. See further
discussion under Impairment Loss later in this section.

Consolidated operating income before impairment loss declined by 15.1% from
$31.7 million to $27.0 million during the quarter ended March 31, 1997 compared
to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year, while consolidated operating
margins declined from 15.7% to 12.3% during the same time periods. Operating
income in the Nevada Region declined 35.0% as a result of declines in operating
income at the Stardust and Downtown Properties partially offset by increased
operating income at the Boulder Strip Properties. Main Street Station posted an
operating loss of $1.1 million in its first full quarter of operation. In the
Company's Central Region, operating income increased 7.8% primarily as a result
of the acquisition of Par-A-Dice partially offset by declines in operating
income at Sam's Town Tunica and Sam's Town Kansas City.

For the nine months ended March 31, 1997, consolidated operating income before
impairment loss and preopening expense declined by 32.5% from $91.8 million to
$61.9 million compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, while
consolidated operating margins declined from 15.8% to 10.2% during the same time
periods. Operating income in the Nevada Region declined 25.4% with an operating
income increase at the Boulder Strip properties offset by declines in operating
income at the Stardust and Downtown Properties. In the Central Region, operating
income declined 30.2% with operating income from Par-A-Dice offset by declines
in operating income at Sam's Town Kansas City and Sam's Town Tunica. Management
fee and joint venture income from Silver Star and Treasure Chest increased 
slightly for the nine month period ended March 31, 1997 versus the comparable 
period in the prior year.


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STARDUST

Net revenues at the Stardust declined by 8.0% during the quarter ended March 31,
1997 versus the comparable quarter in the prior fiscal year. Casino revenues
declined by 8.8% primarily due to a decline in slot wagering combined with flat
table game wagering offset by lower net winnings. Revenues from
rooms, food and beverage also declined by approximately 7.6% during the period.
Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 1997 declined 40.6% to
$5.5 million, and operating income margin declined from 18.5% to 12.0% during
the comparable quarters ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. These
declines in operating income and operating income margin are a primary result of
the declines in revenues.

For the nine months ended March 31, 1997, net revenues at the Stardust declined
by 6.2% versus the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. The majority of
the decline is attributable to a 7.0% reduction in casino revenues, as a result
of a lower win percentage in the sports book and a decline in slot wagering.
Revenues from rooms, food and beverage also declined by approximately 6.7%
during the period. Operating income declined by 37.6% to $13.8 million, and
operating income margin declined from 15.1% to 10.1% during the comparable
nine-month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. These declines
in operating income and operating income margin are primarily the result of the
decline in revenues.

BOULDER STRIP PROPERTIES

Net revenues at the Boulder Strip Properties declined by 1.5% during the quarter
ended March 31, 1997 versus the comparable quarter in the prior fiscal year.
Casino revenue declined by 1.6% primarily as a result of lower win percentages
from table games and race and sports book. Rooms revenue increased 6.3% and food
and beverage revenues decreased 1.3% for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 versus
the comparable quarter in the prior fiscal year. Operating income margin
increased to 16.6% during the quarter ended March 31, 1997, primarily as a
result of improved operating margins in the rooms and food and beverage
departments at Sam's Town Las Vegas.

Net revenues at the Boulder Strip Properties increased 1.8% during the
nine-month period ended March 31, 1997 compared to the same period in the prior
fiscal year. The increase is primarily attributable to a 2.3% increase in casino
revenue as a result of increased wagering volume in table games and slots at
Sam's Town Las Vegas. Rooms revenues and food and beverage revenue increased
8.4% and .9%, respectively, for the nine-month period ended March 31, 1997
compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Operating income margin
increased from 12.2% to 13.4% during the comparable nine-month periods ended
March 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively, due to the increase in net revenues as
well as improved operating margins in the rooms and food and beverage
departments at Sam's Town Las Vegas.

DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES

Net revenues at the Downtown Properties increased 20.3% during the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. The
increase is attributable to the first full quarter of operations for Main Street
Station (opened November 1996) as well as increased revenues from the Company's
Honolulu travel agency, Vacations Hawaii. These increases were partially offset
by declines in net revenues of 19.8% and 12.6%, respectively, at the 
California and Fremont. These two properties have been adversely affected by 
the opening of Main Street Station, which has attracted patrons from their 
customer 


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bases. Operating income margin for the Downtown Properties decreased from 10.0%
to (.3%) during the quarters ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The
decline in margin is attributable to the decline in net revenues at the
California and Fremont, in addition to the $1.1 million operating loss generated
by Main Street Station. In response to the recent operating results of the
Downtown Properties, management has implemented various programs to improve
performance. These programs include both the consolidation of certain functions
and improved management structure, including the appointment of a senior
manager to oversee all Downtown operations; increased use of direct marketing
programs in the Hawaiian market; increased utilization of Vacations Hawaii
charter operations to improve occupancies; aggressive pursuit of Fremont Street
Experience customers through enhanced marketing programs; and consolidation of
both front and back of the house operations to improve efficiency and decrease
overall operating costs.

Net revenues at the Downtown Properties increased 15.3% during the nine-month
period ended March 31, 1997 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal
year. The increase is attributable to the November 1996 opening of Main Street
Station as well as increased revenues from Vacations Hawaii. These increases in
net revenues were partially offset by declines of 13.8% and 1.9%, respectively,
at the California and Fremont. These two properties have been adversely affected
by the opening of Main Street Station, which has attracted patrons from their
customer bases. In addition, each component of the California's net revenues
was adversely impacted by a rooms remodel project which reduced its room
availability by approximately 15% during the first fiscal quarter of 1997.
Aggregate operating income margin decreased from 11.8% to 4.5% during the
nine-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The decline is a
result of the reduction in net revenues at the California and Fremont, as well
as a $1.5 million operating loss before preopening expense generated by Main
Street Station since its opening in November 1996.

CENTRAL REGION

Net revenues from the Central Region increased 22.9% during the quarter ended
March 31, 1997 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. The
majority of the increase is due to the first full quarter of operations of
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino, which was acquired on December 5, 1996. In
addition, management fees and joint venture income from Silver Star and Treasure
Chest increased by 5.3%. These increases in net revenues for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 were partially offset by declines in net revenues at Sam's
Town Tunica and Sam's Town Kansas City of 10.8% and 43.8%, respectively. The
Central Region results include the full revenues and income from Sam's Town
Tunica, Sam's Town Kansas City (opened September 1995), Par-A-Dice Hotel and
Casino (acquired December 5, 1996), management fee income from Silver Star Hotel
and Casino and management fee and joint venture income from Treasure Chest
Casino. Operating income and operating income margin in the Central Region,
before the impairment loss, were $19.1 million and 23.8%, respectively, for the
third quarter of fiscal 1997 versus $17.7 million and 27.2% in the comparable
period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in operating income is
attributable to the first full quarter of Par-A-Dice offset by a continuing
operating loss at Sam's Town Kansas City. Sam's Town Kansas City posted a $3.4
million operating loss (before impairment loss) for the current quarter versus a
$1.1 million operating loss in the comparable quarter in the prior year. The
increase in operating losses is attributable to increased market competition,
including the recent opening of a significantly larger casino. For this reason,
the Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $126 million related to
its investment in the Missouri gaming market. See further discussion below 
regarding this write-down under Impairment Loss.

The Company has agreed to sell its 15% interest in Treasure Chest Casino,
L.L.C., owner of the Treasure Chest Casino, for a purchase price of $15.2
million. The sale, which was originally expected to close during the quarter
ended March 31, 1997, is still awaiting various governmental and regulatory
approvals. Accordingly, at this point in time management can not predict the
timing of the closing of this transaction. However, management does not expect
to incur a material gain or loss at the time the sale is 

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consummated. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Boyd Kenner, Inc.,
expects to manage the Treasure Chest until approximately October 1997.

Net revenues from the Central Region increased 7.8% during the nine-month period
ended March 31, 1997 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The
majority of the increase is attributable to Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino which
generated net revenues of $34.9 million since it was acquired on December 5,
1996. This increase was partially offset by a 20.0% decline in net revenues at
Sam's Town Tunica. Operating income and operating income margin, before
preopening expense and impairment loss, were $40.9 million and 20.5%,
respectively, for the nine-month period ended March 31, 1997 versus $58.6
million and 31.6% in the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. The
decrease in operating income is due to the decline in net revenues at Sam's Town
Tunica and the continued operating losses at Sam's Town Kansas City, offset by
the positive impact from the operating results at Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino.
Sam's Town Tunica's operating margin declined from 26.2% to 13.7% during the
comparable periods as a result of increased competition in that market
as well as the construction disruption from the 350-room hotel tower and the
additional 1,000 space parking garage which were completed in December 1996.
Sam's Town Kansas City posted a $10.0 million operating loss (before impairment
loss) during the nine-month period ended March 31, 1997 compared to a $.8
million operating loss in the comparable period from the prior fiscal year.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $2.5 million and $2.9
million, respectively, during the three and nine-month periods ended March 31,
1997 compared to the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. The increase
is primarily attributable to the opening of Main Street Station in November 1996
and the acquisition of Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino in December 1996. As
discussed below under Impairment Loss, the write-down of the fixed and
intangible assets related to Sam's Town Kansas City is expected to reduce future
depreciation and amortization expense by approximately $7 million on an annual
basis.

Corporate expenses decreased by $.9 million and $.7 million, respectively,
during the three and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1997 compared to the
same periods from the prior fiscal year. The reduction is primarily due to a
decline in development related expenses.

During the nine-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company
recorded a preopening charge of $3.5 million and $10.0 million, respectively,
upon the opening of Main Street Station in November 1996 and Sam's Town Kansas
City in September 1995.

IMPAIRMENT LOSS

During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company, in accordance with SFAS
No. 121, wrote-down the carrying value of its fixed and intangible assets in the
Missouri gaming market to fair value, which resulted in a $126 million
impairment loss. The impairment loss was recorded due to a significant change in
the competitive environment with the January 1997 addition of a significantly
larger competitor  in the Kansas City gaming market and a history of operating
losses at the Company's Sam's Town Kansas City gaming establishment. In
addition, the

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restrictive nature of the Missouri gaming regulations with respect to wagering
limits and simulated cruise requirements has not been conducive to profitable
operations, and based upon currently available information, management does not
believe that any significant regulatory relief is forthcoming. However,
management currently intends to continue operating Sam's Town Kansas City while
continuing to focus on cost control measures and pursue future legislative and
regulatory relief.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income and expense is primarily comprised of interest expense, which
increased by $4.6 million and $5.1 million, respectively, during the three and
nine-month periods ended March 31, 1997 compared to the same periods from the
prior fiscal year. The increase is attributable to higher levels of average debt
outstanding due primarily to the December 1996 acquisition of Par-A-Dice Hotel
and Casino for approximately $175 million.

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company's tax rate was (33.0%) and (32.7%), respectively, for the three and
nine-month period ended March 31, 1997, compared to 40.1% and 39.9%,
respectively, for the same periods from the prior fiscal year. The fluctuation
in the rates during fiscal 1997 versus fiscal 1996 is primarily attributable to
the impairment loss recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 1997.

EXTRAORDINARY ITEM

In connection with the redemption of the Company's $150 million, 10.75% Notes,
the Company recognized an extraordinary loss of $6.1 million, net of tax, during
the second fiscal quarter of 1997.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

For the nine months ended March 31, 1997, the Company's principal source of
funds was net cash provided by operating activities and financing activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $69 million versus $85 million
during the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. This decline is primarily
attributable to the reduction in income before the effect of the impairment
loss. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended March
31, 1997 was $185 million which is primarily attributed to the issuance of $200
million, 9.25% Senior Notes offset by the redemption of the $150 million, 10.75%
Notes, as well as proceeds received from the issuance of 4.0 million shares of
common stock, offset by the retirement and paydown of other debt. As of March
31, 1997, the Company had balances of cash and cash equivalents of approximately
$61 million, a working capital deficit of $2.8 million, and approximately $136
million available under its $500 million revolving bank credit facility (the
"Bank Credit Facility"). The Company has historically operated with negative
working capital in order to minimize borrowings (and related interest costs)
under its long-term Bank Credit Facility. The working capital deficits are 
funded through cash generated from operations as well as fluctuating borrowings 
under the Bank Credit Facility.




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The Company's principal use of cash during the nine months ended March 31, 1997
was for investing activities of $242 million. This amount primarily consists of
the $171 million acquisition of Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino, as well as capital
expenditures. Included in capital expenditures are $32 million related to the
Main Street Station project, and $32 million related to a new 350-room hotel
tower and a 1,000 space parking garage project at Sam's Town Tunica.

On December 5, 1996 the Company completed the acquisition of Par-A-Dice Gaming
Corporation, owner and operator of the Par-A-Dice riverboat casino in East
Peoria, Illinois, and East Peoria Hotel, Inc., the general partner of a
partnership which recently opened a 208-room hotel adjacent to the Par-A-Dice
casino. The purchase price was approximately $175 million. The acquisition was
funded with borrowings under the Company's Bank Credit Facility.

The Company, as part of its ongoing strategic planning process, has recently
completed a review of its current growth opportunities. Based on this review,
the Company expects to be focusing its growth efforts in two areas. In Nevada,
the Company has decided to refocus its efforts on the Stardust Resort & Casino.
The Company is considering implementing the next phase of its master plan for
the Stardust, which calls for, among other things, as many as two additional
hotel towers. In addition, the Company has determined that the 61-acre Stardust
site is capable of accommodating the development of an entirely new casino
entertainment facility adjacent to the existing Stardust and is continuing to
explore the feasibility of such a project. Outside Nevada, the Company is
focusing its efforts on its joint venture with Mirage Resorts, Inc. On May 29,
1996, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, executed a joint venture
agreement with Mirage Resorts, Inc., (the "Mirage Joint Venture") to jointly
develop and own a casino hotel entertainment facility in the Marina district of
Atlantic City, New Jersey (the "Atlantic City Project"). In that regard, the
Company recently submitted its application for a gaming license with the New
Jersey Casino Control Commission. The Atlantic City Project is expected to
include a hotel of at least 1,000 rooms and is expected to be adjacent and
connected to Mirage's planned wholly-owned resort. The Company believes that
certain highway improvements to permit greater access to the Marina District of
Atlantic City will be necessary to support the multi-facility casino
entertainment development master-planned by Mirage. On January 10, 1997 Mirage
and the State of New Jersey and South Jersey Transportation Authority entered
into a definitive agreement by which the highway improvements can be funded and
built. The Company's joint venture agreement with Mirage provides for $100
million in capital contributions by the Company during the course of the
construction of the Atlantic City Project. The Company plans to fund its capital
contributions primarily from cash flow from operations and availability under
its bank credit facility. During the first quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company
purchased a casino hotel site in Reno, Nevada with plans to develop Sam's Town
Reno on the site. The Company has determined that further development of the
Stardust site and the Atlantic City Project should take priority over the Sam's
Town Reno project at this time.

There can be no assurance that any of the above mentioned projects will go
forward and ultimately become operational. The sources of funds required to meet
the Company's working capital needs (including maintenance capital expenditures)
and those required to complete the above mentioned projects are expected to be
cash on hand, cash flow from operations, availability under its bank credit
facility, new borrowings to the extent permitted under existing debt agreements,
the issuance of additional equity and vendor and other financing. No assurance
can be given that required financing strategies can be effected on satisfactory
terms.

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The Bank Credit Facility was amended as of March 28, 1997 to provide the Company
with greater flexibility. This amendment included, among other things,
modifications to its financial covenants as well as the pricing structure of the
debt, which is based upon a specified financial ratio. As such, this amended
pricing structure results in slightly higher interest costs to the Company, the
duration of which depends upon the Company's future operating results and
financial condition. Management believes the Company is in compliance with the
modified covenants, as well as other debt covenants, at March 31, 1997.

The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, California Hotel Finance
Company, has $185 million principal amount of 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due
December 2002. The Notes contain certain covenants, including but not limited to
limitations on restricted payments (as defined in the indenture related to the
notes). As a result of these restrictions, at March 31, 1997 California Hotel
and Casino (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) had a portion of its
retained earnings and net assets, in the amounts of $32.7 million and $87.8
million, respectively, that were not available for distribution as dividends to
the Company.

On October 4, 1996, the Company issued $200 million of 9.25% Senior Notes and
sold 4.0 million shares of the Company's common stock. The net proceeds of these
offerings of approximately $230 million were used to reduce outstanding
indebtedness under the Company's Bank Credit Facility. On November 4, 1996, the
Company redeemed its $150 million, 10.75% Notes with borrowings under its Bank
Credit Facility. Also, on August 23, 1996, the Company sold its riverboat Mary's
Prize for $20 million and retired debt of $17.6 million in connection therewith.

PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"
for forward looking statements. Certain information included in this Form 10-Q
and other materials filed or to be filed by the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other
written statements made or to be made by the Company) contains statements that
are forward looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion
and other business development activities as well as other capital spending,
financing sources, and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax
regulation) and competition. Such forward looking statements involve important
risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in
the future, and accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those
expressed in any forward looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those related to
construction and development activities, economic conditions, changes in tax
laws, changes in laws or regulations affecting gaming licenses, changes in
competition, and factors affecting leverage and debt service including
sensitivity to fluctuation in interest rates, and other factors described from
time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1996
and its Registration Statements (File Nos. 333- 05555 and 333-05521) related to
its recent offerings of 9.25% Senior Notes and common stock. Any forward looking
statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

         (a)     Exhibits.

                 10.59    First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March
                          28, 1997, among Boyd Gaming Corporation and California
                          Hotel and Casino, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Swing
                          line Lender, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,
                          ("CIBC") as letter of credit issuer, Bank of America
                          National Trust and Saving Association and Wells Fargo
                          Bank, N.A., as co-managing agents, Bankers Trust
                          Company, Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch and
                          Societe Generale as co-agents, and CIBC as
                          administrative agent and collateral agent.

                 27.      Financial Data Schedule

         (b)     Reports on Form 8-K:

                 (i)      The Company filed a current report on Form 8-K dated
                          April 24, 1997 related to a change in fiscal year.




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                                   SIGNATURES


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
                                           (Registrant)


Date: May 15, 1997                 By     Keith Smith
                                      --------------------------------------
                                           Keith Smith
                                           Senior Vice President and
                                           Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)


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                                                                 EXHIBIT 10.59

                               FIRST AMENDMENT TO
                                CREDIT AGREEMENT

        THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is made and
dated as of the 28th day of March, 1997, by and among BOYD GAMING CORPORATION,
a Nevada corporation ("Boyd Gaming") and CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO, a Nevada
corporation ("CH&C"; CH&C and Boyd Gaming being referred to collectively as the
"Borrowers" and each individually as a "Borrower"), the commercial lending
institutions listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, the
"Lenders"), WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Swingline Lender, CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK
OF COMMERCE ("CIBC"), as letter of credit issuer, BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL
TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION and WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as co-managing agents
(herein, in such capacity, the "Co-Managing Agents"), BANKERS TRUST COMPANY,
CREDIT LYONNAIS LOS ANGELES BRANCH and SOCIETE GENERALE, as co-administrative
agent and collateral agent for the Lenders (herein, in such capacity, called
the "Agent").

                                    RECITALS

        A.  The Borrowers and the Lenders entered into that certain
$500,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of June 19, 1996 (the "Credit
Agreement"), pursuant to which the Lenders agreed to extend credit to the
Borrowers on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein.

        B.  The Borrowers and the Lenders desire to amend certain terms and
conditions of the Credit Agreement pursuant to this Amendment.

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above Recitals and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree to amend the Credit Agreement as
follows:

                                   AGREEMENT

        1.  The Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

                (a)  The chart appearing in the definition of the term
"Applicable Margin" in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to
read in its entirety as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  Funded Debt      Applicable Base    Applicable Eurodollar      Unused
to EBITDA Ratio      Rate Margin           Rate Margin            Fee
- ---------------    ---------------    ---------------------    --------
<S>                <C>                <C>                      <C>
Less than 2.0          0.000%                +1.00 %            0.3750%

Greater than or        0.000%                +1.250%            0.3750%
equal to 2.0,

</TABLE>
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<TABLE>

<S>                     <C>             <C>             <C>
but less than 2.50

Greater than or          +0.250%         +1.500%         0.3750%
equal to 2.50,
but less than 3.00

Greater than or          +0.500%         +1.750%         0.4375%
equal to 3.00,
but less than 3.50

Greater than or          +0.750%         +2.000%         0.500%
equal to 3.50,
but less than 4.00

4.00 or greater          +1.00%          +2.250%         0.500%
for Fiscal Quarters
ending on or before
March 31, 1997

Greater than or          +1.00%          +2.250%         0.500%
equal to 4.00, but
less than 4.50, for
Fiscal Quarters
ending on or after
June 30, 1997

4.50 or greater          +1.25%          +2.500%         0.500%
for Fiscal Quarters
ending on or after
June 30, 1997
</TABLE>

        (b)  The definition of the term "Fiscal Year" appearing in Section 1.1
of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

        "Fiscal Year" means any period of twelve consecutive calendar months
    (i) ending on June 30 for years through and including 1996, (ii) ending on 
    June 30 and December 31 for 1997, and (iii) ending on December 31 for 1998 
    and years thereafter; for Fiscal Years commencing on and after January 1, 
    1998, references to a Fiscal Year with a number corresponding to any 
    calendar year (e.g. the "1998 Fiscal Year") refers to the Fiscal Year 
    ending on the December 31 occurring during such calendar year. In 1997 
    only, the Borrowers will have two Fiscal Year ends, and each covenant that 
    refers to a Fiscal Year of the Borrowers shall refer to each of such Fiscal
    Years ending in 1997 and shall be tested as of each of such dates.

        (c)  The definition of the term "Permitted Disposition" appearing in
Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following
clause immediately prior to the end thereof: "or (h) the sale by Boyd Kenner of
its interest in Treasure Chest Casino, L.L.C."



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        (d) Clause (v) of Section 7.2.2 of the Credit Agreement is hereby
amended by deleting the figure "$50,000,000" and replacing it with the figure
"$25,000,000".

        (e) Section 7.2.4 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read in
its entirety as follows:

        SECTION 7.2.4  Financial Condition.  The Borrowers will not permit:

                (a)  Tangible Net Worth to be less than the sum of (i)
$210,000,000, plus (ii) 50% of Boyd Gaming's consolidated net income (without
giving effect to any losses) for each Fiscal Quarter ending on or after
September 30, 1996, plus (iii) an amount equal to the increase in Boyd Gaming's
stockholders equity following the Effective Date by reason of sales and
issuances of Boyd Gaming's capital stock, minus (iv) the amount of goodwill,
not to exceed $130,000,000, associated with the Proposed Acquisition and minus
(v) the amount of noncash write-downs taken by Boyd Kansas City in connection
with its Venture in Kansas City, Missouri (net of any associated tax benefits);

                (b)  the Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio for any period of four
consecutive Fiscal Quarters ending during a period set forth below, to be
greater than the ratio set forth below opposite such period:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    Period                                 Ratio
                    ------                                 -----
<S>                                                     <C>
        January 1, 1997 - March 31, 1997                4.90 to 1.0
        April 1, 1997 - June 30, 1997                   4.80 to 1.0
        July 1, 1997- September 30, 1997                4.70 to 1.0
        October 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997             4.60 to 1.0
        January 1, 1998 - June 30, 1998                 4.40 to 1.0
        July 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998                4.30 to 1.0
        January 1, 1999 - June 30, 1999                 4.25 to 1.0
        July 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999               4.00 to 1.0
        October 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999             3.80 to 1.0
        January 1, 2000 - March 31, 2000                3.60 to 1.0
        April 1, 2000 - June 30, 2000                   3.40 to 1.0
        July 1, 2000 - September 30, 2000               3.30 to 1.0
        October 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000             3.20 to 1.0
        January 1, 2001 and Thereafter                  3.00 to 1.0;
</TABLE>


                                      -3-
<PAGE>   4
                        (c) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio at the end of any
                Fiscal Quarter, for the period of four consecutive Fiscal
                Quarters ending on such date, to be less than the ratio set
                forth below opposite such period:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                Period                          Ratio
                ------                          -----
<S>                                         <C>
        Effective Date - March 31, 1998     2.00 to 1.0
        April 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999   2.10 to 1.0
        January 1, 2000 - June 30, 2000     2.15 to 1.0
        July 1, 2000 and thereafter         2.25 to 1.0
</TABLE>

        (f) Clause (ii) of Section 7.2.5 of the Credit Agreement is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

                "(ii) New Venture Investments in the Atlantic City Entity not
        exceeding $100,000,000 in the aggregate (or such greater amount as may
        be approved by the Majority Lenders) on a cumulative basis during the
        term of this Agreement,"

        (g) Clause (a) of the Section 7.2.7 of the Credit Agreement is hereby
amended (i) by deleting the figure "$300,000,000" and replacing it with the
figure "250,000,000" and (ii) by deleting the figure "$100,000,000" and
replacing it with the figure "$50,000,000".

        (h) The chart appearing in clause (b) of Section 7.2.7 of the Credit
Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                Fiscal Year                     Amount
                <S>                             <C>
                1997                            $60,000,000
                1998                            $60,000,000
                1999                            $60,000,000
                2000                            $60,000,000
                2001 (first half)               $30,000,000;
</TABLE>

        (i) There shall be added to the Credit Agreement, immediately following
Section 7.1.13, a new Section 7.1.14, reading in its entirety as follows:

                SECTION 7.1.14.  Additional Pledges.  On or before July 31,
        1997, the Borrowers shall cause one or more Guarantors to execute and
        deliver to the Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, (i) Deeds of Trust
        and Security Agreements, substantially in the form required by Sections
        5.1.4 and 5.1.5 hereof, together with all other documentation required
        thereunder, encumbering such Ventures as may be required to cause the
        Borrowers to be in compliance with Section 7.1.11 hereof as of July 31,
        1997, (ii) legal opinions in form and substance satisfactory to the
        Agent and

                                      -4-
<PAGE>   5
     (iii) the documentation required by Section 5.1.1, 5.1.6, 5.1.7 and 5.1.8
     in respect of such Ventures. Upon the Agent's receipt of all documentation
     required by the preceding sentence, such Guarantor shall, if not already a
     Pledgor, become a Pledgor and the Ventures subject to such Deeds of Trust
     shall become Pledged Casinos for all purpose hereof; and

     (j)  Exhibit L of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as set forth in Exhibit B hereto.

     2.  Waivers.  Upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 3 of
this Amendment, the Lenders (i) hereby waive any provisions of the Credit
Agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions of Sections 7.1.3,
7.1.8 and 8.1.11 of the Credit Agreement to the extent that any of such
provisions would be violated by the Borrowers' closure of the casino owned and
operated by Boyd Kansas City and located in Kansas City, Missouri and (ii)
hereby waive the requirements of Section 7.2.14 of the Credit Agreement to the
extent that such Section would be violated by the change of the Borrowers'
fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31.

     3.  Effective Date.  This Amendment shall be effective on the date first
written above, provided that prior thereto each of the following shall have been
satisfied:

     (a)  This Amendment shall have been executed by the Borrowers and the
Required Lenders;

     (b)  The Agent shall have received executed acknowledgement and
reaffirmations, substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A hereto, duly
executed by each of the Guarantors; and

     (c)  The Borrowers shall have paid to the Agent, for distribution to each
Lender that shall have executed this Amendment on or before March 28, 1997, a
fee in the amount of .125% of the aggregate amount of the Commitments held by
such Lender.

     4.  Representations and Warranties.  The Borrowers hereby represent and
warrant to the Agent and the Lenders as follows:

     (a)  Each Borrower has the power and authority and the legal right to
execute, deliver and perform this Amendment and has taken all necessary action
to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment. This
Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by each Borrower. The Credit
Agreement (as amended by this Amendment) and the other Loan Documents constitute
legal, valid, and binding obligations of each Borrower, enforceable against such
Borrower in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws now or


                                      -5-
<PAGE>   6
hereafter in effect relating to creditors' rights generally, and general
principles of equity.

     (b)  At and as of the date of execution hereof and at and as of the
effective date of this Amendment and after giving effect to this Amendment: (1)
the representations and warranties of each Borrower contained in the Credit
Agreement are true and correct in all respects, and (2) no Default or Event of
Default has occurred and is continuing under the Credit Agreement.

     5.  Reaffirmation of Credit Agreement.  This Amendment shall be deemed to
be an amendment to the Credit Agreement, and the Credit Agreement, as amended
hereby, is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed in each and every respect.
All references to the Credit Agreement in any other document, instrument,
agreement or writing shall hereafter be deemed to refer to the Credit Agreement
as amended hereby.

     6.  Reaffirmation of Loan Documents.  The Borrowers hereby further affirm
and agree that (a) the execution and delivery by the Borrowers of and the
performance of their obligations under the Credit Agreement, as amended by this
Amendment, shall not in any way amend, impair, invalidate or otherwise affect
any of the obligations of the Borrowers or the rights of the Agent or the
Lenders under any of the Loan Documents or any other document or instrument made
or given by the Borrowers in connection therewith, and (b) the term
"Obligations" as used in the Loan Documents includes, without limitation, the
Obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement as amended by this
Amendment.

     7.  Miscellaneous Provisions.

     (a)  Survival.  The provisions of this Amendment shall survive to the
extent provided in Section 10.5 of the Credit Agreement.

     (b)  Governing Law.  THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF NEVADA.

     (c)  Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any number of
counterparts, all of which together shall constituted one agreement.

     (d)  No Other Amendment.  Except as expressly amended herein, the Credit
Agreement, the other Loan Documents and all documents, instruments and
agreements relating thereto or executed in connection therewith shall remain in
full force and effect as currently written.

                                      -6-
<PAGE>   7
        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day
and year first above written.

                            BOYD GAMING CORPORATION

                            By: /s/ Ellis Landau
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Executive Vice President

                            CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO

                            By: /s/ Ellis Landau
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Senior Vice President
                            
                            CIBC

                            By: /s/ illegible
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Managing Director
                                CIBC Wood Gundy Securities Corp.
                                AS AGENT

                            BANK OF AMERICA NT&SA

                            By: /s/ illegible
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Vice President

                            WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

                            By: /s/ Kathleen Stone
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Vice President

                            BANKERS TRUST COMPANY

                            By: /s/ illegible
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: V.P.

                            CREDIT LYONNAIS LOS ANGELES BRANCH

                            By: /s/ illegible
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Vice President and Branch Manager

                            SOCIETE GENERALE

                            By: /s/ Donald L. Schubert
                                ----------------------------------------
                                Title: Vice President

                                      -7-
<PAGE>   8
ABN AMRO BANK N.V.
 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL BRANCH

By: /s/ Jeffrey A. French
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  Jeffrey A. French
        Group Vice President & Director

By: /s/ Joseph A. Vitale
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  Joseph A. Vitale
        Portfolio Officer


THE MITSUBISHI TRUST AND BANKING
CORPORATION, LOS ANGELES AGENCY

By: /s/ illegible
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  Deputy General Manager


THE SANWA BANK, LIMITED

By: /s/ illegible
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  Vice President


COMMERZBANK AG, LOS ANGELES BRANCH

By: 
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  

By: 
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  


FIRST SECURITY BANK OF UTAH, N.A.

By: /s/ David P. Williams
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  Vice President


THE SUMITOMO BANK, LIMITED

By: /s/ illegible
   ----------------------------------------
Title:  Vice President


By: /s/ illegible
   ----------------------------------------
Title: Vice President


                                      -8-
<PAGE>   9
                    THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        -----------------------------------
                        Title: Director

                    BANK OF HAWAII

                    By:       /s/ Joseph T. Donalson
                        -----------------------------------
                        Title: Vice President

                    THE BANK OF NEW YORK

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: VP

                    BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: S.V.P.

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: V.P.

                    THE INDUSTRIAL BANK OF JAPAN, LIMITED,
                    LOS ANGELES AGENCY

                    By:      /s/ Vicente L. Timiraos
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Senior Vice President and
                               Senior Manager

                    NBD BANK

                    By:      /s/ Gary S. Gage
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Senior Vice President

                    THE NIPPON CREDIT BANK, LTD., LOS
                    ANGELES AGENCY

                    By:      /s/ Bernardo E. Correa-Henschke
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Vice President and 
                               Senior Manager

                    US BANK OF NEVADA

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Vice President


                                      -9-
<PAGE>   10
                    WHITNEY NATIONAL BANK

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Assistant Vice President

                    DEPOSIT GUARANTY NATIONAL BANK

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Senior Vice President

                    FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Vice President

                    GIROCREDIT BANK, AG DER SPARKASSEN,
                    GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: 

                    By:      /s/ illegible
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: 

                    IMPERIAL BANK

                    By:      /s/ Steven K. Johnson
                        ------------------------------------
                        Title: Senior Vice President

                    TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK

                     By:      /s/ illegible
                         ------------------------------------
                         Title: Vice President


                                      -10-
<PAGE>   11
                                                          EXHIBIT A to
                                                          First Amendment
                                                          to Credit Agreement


                                 March 28, 1997

Mare-Bear, Inc.
Sam-Will, Inc.
Boyd Tunica, Inc.
Boyd Kansas City, Inc.
Eldorado, Inc.
Boyd Mississippi, Inc.
Boyd Kenner, Inc.
MSW, Inc.
East Peoria Hotel, Inc.
Par-A-Dice Gaming Corporation
c/o California Hotel and Casino
2950 South Industrial Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

        Re: Boyd Gaming Corporation and California Hotel and Casino

Gentlemen:

        Please refer to (1) the $500,000,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of June
19, 1996, by and among Boyd Gaming Corporation and California Hotel and Casino,
as the Borrowers, the commercial lending institutions party thereto
(collectively, the "Lenders"), Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as Swingline Lender,
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce ("CIBC"), as letter of credit issuer, Bank Of
America National Trust and Savings Association and Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as
co-managing agents (herein, in such capacity, the  "Co-Managing Agents"),
Bankers Trust Company, Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch and Societe Generale,
as co-agents (herein, in such capacity, the "Co-Agents"), and CIBC, as
administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders (herein, in such
capacity, called the "Agent") (the Lenders, the Co-Managing Agents, the
Co-Agents and the Agent herein are collectively called the "Beneficiaries") and
(2) the General Continuing Guaranties, dated as of June 19, 1996 of Mare-Bear,
Inc., Sam-Will, Inc., Boyd Tunica, Inc., Boyd Kansas City, Inc., Eldorado, Inc.,
Boyd Mississippi, Inc., Boyd Kenner, Inc. and MSW, Inc. and the General
Continuing Guaranties dated as of December 13, 1996 of East Peoria Hotel, Inc.
and Par-A-Dice Gaming Corporation, executed in favor of the Beneficiaries (each
such Guaranty is
<PAGE>   12
herein called a "Guaranty"). Pursuant to an amendment dated of even date
herewith, certain terms of the Credit Agreement were amended. We hereby request
that you (i) acknowledge and reaffirm all of your obligations and undertakings
under your Guaranty and (ii) acknowledge and agree that your Guaranty is and
shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms thereof.

        Please indicate your agreement to the foregoing by signing in the space
provided below, and returning the executed copy to the undersigned.

                                        CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
                                                as Administrative Agent


                                        By: _______________________________
                                              Title: Managing Director
                                              CIBC Wood Gundy Securities
                                              Corp., AS AGENT

Acknowledged and Agreed to

MARE-BEAR, INC.

By: ___________________________
      Its: ____________________


SAM-WILL, INC.

By: ___________________________
      Its: ____________________


BOYD TUNICA, INC.

By: ___________________________
      Its: ____________________


BOYD KANSAS CITY, INC

By: ___________________________
      Its: ____________________


ELDORADO, INC.

By: ___________________________
      Its: ____________________


                                      -2-
<PAGE>   13
BOYD MISSISSIPPI, INC.

By: 
    ----------------------------------
      Its:
           ---------------------------

BOYD KENNER, INC.

By: 
    ----------------------------------
      Its:
           ---------------------------

MSW, INC.

By: 
    ----------------------------------
      Its:
           ---------------------------

EAST PEORIA HOTEL, INC.

By: 
    ----------------------------------
      Its:
           ---------------------------

PAR-A-DICE GAMING CORPORATION

By: 
    ----------------------------------
      Its:
           ---------------------------


                                      -3-
<PAGE>   14
                                                                EXHIBIT B to
                                                             First Amendment
                                                         to Credit Agreement




                           Form of Certificate of the
                        Borrowers of Compliance with the
                           Provisions of Section 7.2

                        Schedule of Compliance with the
                                Credit Agreement
                     dated as of June 19, 1996, as amended

                         as of ________________, 19 ___


        The undersigned, _______________________________ of Boyd Gaming
Corporation and California Hotel and Casino (the "Borrowers"), pursuant to
Section 7.1.1(c) and (d) of the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 19, 1996, as
amended (the "Credit Agreement"), among the Borrowers, Canadian Imperial Bank of
Commerce, as Agent, and the various financial institutions as are, or may
become, parties thereto, hereby certifies that as of the date hereof (defined
terms in the Credit Agreement being used herein with the same meanings as in the
Credit Agreement), the following computations were true and correct:

I.      Calculation of EBITDA for four consecutive Fiscal Quarters ending on
        the date set forth above:

        a.      Consolidated earnings of Boyd Gaming            $ ____________
                before: depreciation         $_____________
                        amortization         $_____________
                        interest expense     $_____________
                        pre-opening expenses $_____________
                        extraordinary items  $_____________
                        taxes                $_____________

                plus (if applicable without duplication)

        b.      Earnings of any New Venture which became a
                direct or indirect Subsidiary of Boyd Gaming
                during such period:                            $______________



        
<PAGE>   15
              before depreciation          $__________
                     amortization          $__________
                     interest expense      $__________
                     pre-opening expense   $__________
                     extraordinary items   $__________
                     taxes                 $__________

              plus (or minus)

     c.  any non-cash loss (or gain arising from
         change in GAAP                              $___________

                                        EBITDA       $___________

II.  Additional Indebtedness Test, Section 7.2.2

     a.  Aggregate notional principal amount of
         secured Hedging Obligations under (iii):
             [description]

         Aggregate notional principal amount of
         such secured Hedging Obligations shall
         not exceed $300,000,000.

     b.  Indebtedness outstanding under (v):
              [description]

         Total Indebtedness described above shall
         not exceed $25,000,000.

III. Tangible Net Worth Test, Section 7.2.4(a)

     a.  Actual Tangible Net Worth
          (i)   consolidated net worth                    $___________
     less (ii)  intangible assets                         $___________
                     TOTAL                                $___________

     b.  Required Tangible Net Worth
          (i)   $210,000,000                              $210,000,000
     plus (ii)  50% of Consolidated net income
                (without giving effect to any losses)
                for each Fiscal Quarter ending on or
                after September 30, 1996                  $___________
     plus (iii) Amount of increased equity due
                to stock issuances                        $___________
     minus (iv) Amount of goodwill from
                acquisition of Par-A-Dice Gaming
                Corporation (not to exceed
                $130,000,000)                             $___________


                                      -2-
<PAGE>   16
     minus (v)  Noncash writedowns taken by Boyd
                Kansas City in connection with its
                Venture in Kansas City, Missouri            $____________
                       TOTAL                                $____________

     c.  Actual Tangible Net Worth shown
           in (a) above must exceed (b)                     $____________

IV.  Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio, Section 7.2.4(b)

     a.  Funded Debt of Boyd Gaming and its
         Subsidiaries
          (i)   obligations for borrowed money              $____________
     plus (ii)  letter of credit and bankers
                acceptances                                 $____________
     plus (iii) capitalized lease obligations               $____________
     plus (iv)  deferred purchase price
                  indebtedness and secured
                  indebtedness                              $____________
     plus (v)   contingent liabilities                      $____________

                       TOTAL                                $____________

     b.  Twelve month trailing
         EBITDA (from Section I above)                      $____________

     c.  Ratio of line (a) to line (b)                    _____ to _____

     d.  The ration on line (c) must not exceed           _____ to _____

V.   Fixed Charge Coverage Test, Section 7.2.4(c)

     a.   Twelve-month trailing EBITDA (from
          Section I above)
          plus rental payments                             ($____________)
     b.   Fixed charges
          (i)   Twelve-month consolidated net
                interest expense                            $____________
     plus (ii)  mandatory principal payments (other
                than payment of Indebtedness pursuant
                to Section 5.1.16 and mandatory
                prepayments of Loans upon Commitment
                reductions)                                 $____________
     plus (iii) provision for tax payments                  $____________
     plus (iv)  dividends and distributions                 $____________
     plus (v)   share redemptions and repurchases           $____________
     plus (vi)  rental payments                             $____________

c.   Ratio of line (a) to line (b)                        _____ to _____


                                      -3-
<PAGE>   17
        d. The ratio on line (c) at the end of any 
           Fiscal Quarter must exceed                   ________ to ________

  VI. Expansion Capital Expenditures, Section 7.2.7 (a)

        a. Aggregate Expansion Capital Expenditures
           during term of Agreement                             $___________
           [List Expenditures by Venture]

        b. Line (a) must not exceed $250,000,000
           plus net cash proceeds from the issuance
           or sale of Boyd Gaming capital stock ($_______)      $___________

 VII. Maintenance Capital Expenditures, Section 7.2.7(b)

        a. Aggregate Maintenance Capital Expenditures
           for current Fiscal Year                              $___________

        b. Line (a) must not exceed $__,000,000.

VIII. New Venture Investments, Section 7.2.5

        a. Aggregate New Venture Investments during
           term of Agreement                                    $___________

           [List Investments by New Venture]

  IX. Pledgor EBITDA (Fiscal Year test)

        a. Consolidated earnings of all Pledgors
           attributable to the Pledged Casinos                 $_____________
           before: depreciation         $___________
                   amortization         $___________
                   interest expense     $___________
                   pre-opening expenses $___________
                   extraordinary items  $___________
                   taxes                $___________

           plus

        b. Consolidated earnings of any Venture that
           becomes a Pledged Casino pursuant to
           Section 7.1.11                                      $_____________
           before: depreciation         $___________
                   amortization         $___________
                   interest expense     $___________
                   pre-opening expenses $___________
                   extraordinary items  $___________
                   taxes                $___________


                                      -4-
<PAGE>   18
            plus (or minus)

        c.  Any non-cash loss (or gain) arising from 
            a change in GAAP                                   $
                                                                -------------

                        Pledgor EBITDA                         $
                                                                -------------

I hereby further certify that no event has occurred or is continuing on the
date hereof which constitutes an Event of Default or a Default.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand as of the date first
above written.

                                        BOYD GAMING CORPORATION

                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                          Its:

                                        CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO

                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                          Its:


                                      -5-

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