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Boyd Gaming announces ‘Trees of Hope’ winners

Boyd Gaming announces ‘Trees of Hope’ winners

$30,000 in prize money awarded to local non-profit organizations

Boyd Gaming today announced the winners of the 2016 “Trees of Hope” decorating contest. Thirty nonprofits across Southern Nevada participated in the competition at The Orleans, Gold Coast, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California and Aliante.

From Nov. 29 through Dec. 18, nearly 22,000 votes were cast by Boyd Gaming customers at the six participating properties in Las Vegas. The top vote-getters at each property will receive a cash prize of $2,000; second place, $1,500; third place, $1,000; and the remaining participants will each receive a prize of $375. The trees will remain on display until Dec. 28.

Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa

1. USO Las Vegas
2. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada
3. Three Square Food Bank

Honorary Mentions: American Heart Association, Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada

California Hotel and Casino

1. Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
2. 9th Island Cultural Club of Las Vegas
3. Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club

Honorary Mentions: FIRST Nevada, First Friday Foundation

Gold Coast Hotel and Casino

1. A Home 4 Spot
2. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
3. HELP of Southern Nevada

Honorary Mentions: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Boy Scouts of America – Las Vegas Area Council

The Orleans Hotel and Casino

1. The Animal Foundation
2. Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
3. Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas

Honorary Mentions: Big Brothers Big Sisters, March of Dimes

Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

1. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
2. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
3. The Shade Tree

Honorary Mentions: Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada, HopeLink of Southern Nevada

Suncoast Hotel and Casino

1. American Cancer Society
2. Alzheimer’s Association of Southern Nevada
3. Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation

Honorary Mentions: Opportunity Village, Olive Crest

To learn more about Boyd Gaming’s commitment to its communities, visit: http://www.boydgaming.com/about-boyd-gaming/corporate-social-responsibility

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About Boyd Gaming

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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