Boyd Gaming announced on October 20, 2026, that Rick Goldstein has been promoted from senior vice president and general manager to senior vice president of operations. The gaming operator shared the executive appointment via professional networking channels, recognizing Goldstein’s ongoing contributions to the enterprise.
Goldstein’s career with Boyd Gaming spans a decade, beginning in 2016 when he assumed the position of assistant general manager at Kansas Star Casino. Throughout his tenure within the organization, he has undertaken multiple leadership responsibilities, culminating in his appointment as vice president and general manager of the Suncoast property in 2023.
Expanding operational responsibilities
In his newly elevated capacity as senior vice president of operations, Goldstein will assume expanded executive oversight across multiple regional properties. Alongside continuing his established duties as general manager of the Suncoast, he will take on direct operational control of Aliante and Cannery.
The structural update follows a series of high-level personnel announcements made by Boyd Gaming earlier in October 2026. Among those transitions was the promotion of Cassie Stratford to senior vice president and general counsel, alongside the appointment of Skylar Dice as senior vice president and general manager of The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Tower.
Strengthening executive leadership
Boyd Gaming continues to align its senior leadership team to support its extensive property portfolio and regional venue management strategy. By promoting experienced internal leaders who have demonstrated operational success across multiple properties, the operator reinforces its institutional management framework.
The transition underscores the company’s focus on structured career progression within its executive ranks. Goldstein’s expanded portfolio across Suncoast, Aliante, and Cannery positions him to steer operational efficiency and service standards across these prominent regional entertainment assets.
