Boyd Gaming Donates More Than $196,000 Through 'Wreaths and Trees of Hope' Competition
1/18/2023
Boyd Gaming destinations nationwide helped make the season of giving brighter with the Company’s annual holiday competitions, “Wreaths of Hope” and “Trees of Hope.” More than 165 non-profit organizations nationwide participated in the 2022 competition, as Boyd Gaming properties across the country awarded a combined prize pool of more than $196,000.
A total of 24 Boyd Gaming properties in ten states participated in the fan-favorite competitions, decorating wreaths and trees to benefit local charities. The public was invited to vote for their favorite wreath or tree online via Boyd Gaming’s social media platforms, or in-person at participating properties. In total, more than 124,000 votes were cast nationwide.
First-place winners of the 2022 Wreaths and Trees of Hope competitions, as selected by Boyd Gaming guests and team members, were:
Nevada
Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa: Pawtastic Friends
Cannery Casino Hotel: PAWsitive Difference
Suncoast Hotel and Casino: U.S. VETS Las Vegas
Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall: Positively Kids
Main Street Station Hotel and Casino: Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino: Kline Veterans Fund
The Orleans Hotel and Casino: Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada
Illinois
Par-A-Dice Casino: Freedom Paws
Indiana
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa: Michiana Humane Society
Belterra Casino Resort: League for Animal Welfare
Iowa
Diamond Jo Casino: Hospice of Dubuque
Diamond Jo Worth: Humane Society of North Iowa
Kansas
Kansas Star Casino: Beauties and Beasts
Louisiana
Amelia Belle Casino: Chez Hope
Delta Downs Racetrack Hotel & Casino: Queen of Pink
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino: Opelousas Lions Club
Sam’s Town Shreveport: Saved by Grace Animal Rescue
Treasure Chest Casino: Animal Rescue New Orleans
Mississippi
Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica: Tunica Humane Society
IP Casino Resort Spa: Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence
Missouri
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles: St. Charles City-County Library Foundation
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City: Wayside Waifs
Ohio
Belterra Park: League for Animal Welfare
Pennsylvania
Valley Forge Casino Resort: Laurel House
For a full list of winners and photos by property, visit here.