Boyd Gaming Donates More Than $200,000 to Non-Profits Nationwide in 2023 ‘Wreaths and Trees of Hope’ Competition

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that it donated more than $200,000 to nearly 190 non-profit organizations nationwide in its 2023 “Wreaths of Hope” and “Trees of Hope” competition.

A total of 186 non-profits across 11 states participated in the annual holiday competition, with participants decorating wreaths or trees in the spirit of their organization’s mission. Cash prizes were determined by votes from Boyd Gaming customers, who were invited to vote for their favorite charities online and in-person throughout the holiday season. The 2023 national prize pool was the largest in the 16-year history of the contest.

Since Trees of Hope debuted at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel in 2007, the annual competition has expanded to 26 Boyd Gaming properties nationwide, with Boyd properties participating in Nevada, California, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Mississippi. To date, the Company has awarded nearly $1.5 million to non-profit organizations through Wreaths of Hope and Trees of Hope.

A full list of winners by property is available at https://www.boydgaming.com/company/news.

About Boyd Gaming

Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, manager of a tribal casino in northern California, and owner and operator of Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation's leading sports-betting operator. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering guests an outstanding entertainment experience and memorable customer service. Through a long-standing company philosophy called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that positively impact the Company's stakeholders and communities. For additional Company information and press releases, visit https://investors.boydgaming.com.