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US casino operator Boyd Gaming has confirmed a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of employee data and information from a limited number of other individuals. The company is investigating the incident and has notified relevant authorities.
Cyber News Centre's cyber update for 25th September 2025: Boyd Gaming Corporation has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the theft of employee data and information from a limited number of other individuals.
Boyd Gaming is a major US casino and hospitality company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company operates 28 gaming properties across ten states and employs over 16,000 people, with reported annual revenue of $3.9 billion in 2024.
The Update: Boyd Gaming confirmed in a 23rd September SEC filing that an unauthorised third party gained access to its internal IT systems and exfiltrated data. The information taken includes personal details of employees and a small number of other individuals. The company has not disclosed the types of data affected, the scale of the breach, or when it occurred. External cybersecurity experts have been brought in to support the investigation, and both regulators and impacted individuals are being notified. No threat actor has claimed responsibility, and it has not been confirmed whether ransomware was involved.
In its official Form 8-K lodged with the SEC, Boyd Gaming also set out its position on the impact of the breach:
“Upon detecting the incident, the company promptly took steps to respond to the incident with the assistance of leading external cybersecurity experts and in cooperation with federal law enforcement authorities. As of the date of this filing, the company believes that the incident will not have a material adverse effect on the company’s financial condition or results of operations. The company maintains a comprehensive cybersecurity insurance policy, which we expect will cover costs associated with incident response and forensic investigations, as well as business interruptions, legal actions and regulatory fines, if any, subject to policy limits and deductibles.”
Why it Matters: This breach underscores the continued targeting of the casino and hospitality industry, where attackers are drawn to valuable stores of personal and financial data. For Boyd Gaming employees, stolen personal details raise the risk of identity theft and fraud. For the broader industry, it serves as a reminder to strengthen cyber resilience, especially given regulatory scrutiny. While Boyd Gaming’s insurance may offset direct costs, reputational harm and compliance risks remain key concerns.
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