Published on
December 31, 2025
Boyd Gaming Corporation stated that it raised more than $215,000 for nonprofit organizations across the United States as a result of the company’s most recent annual Trees of Hope competition. Having begun in 2007, this annual charitable event has continued to bring hope and support to communities across the country. The campaign in 2025 will support 175 charitable organizations across 10 states. The event has demonstrated Boyd Gaming’s commitment to its communities by providing a nonprofit initiative that serves as a beacon of hope for people in need during the holidays.
Boyd Gaming also invited local charities to participate in this year’s event by decorating trees at their respective Boyd properties. This event added to the holiday cheer at the company’s casinos and hotels. Boyd Gaming locations across the United States displayed the trees, in which Boyd guests and the public voted to choose their favorite trees, casting more than 100,000 votes.
The Trees of Hope Initiative: A Tradition of Giving
The Trees of Hope competition is Boyd Gaming’s longest-running community outreach program. Boyd Gaming tries to use this festive season as an opportunity for community building through the sponsorship of local non-profit charities. Boyd Gaming’s venues nationwide feature holiday trees every year. The money collected at the end of the holiday season is donated to non-profit organizations that work on community projects for free.
In almost 20 years of working with the Trees of Hope competition, Boyd Gaming has donated close to $2 million, including funding for non-profit organizations that assist children and families, veterans, the homeless, and environmental causes. Boyd Gaming has helped sustain and extend the projects of these non-profit organizations, even during the holiday season, which is a time when donations may be scarcer.175 Non-Profit Organizations Participating Across 10 States
This year’s competition included 175 non-profit organizations across 10 states. Boyd Gaming properties served as the venue for the decorated trees. Boyd Gaming properties spanned Nevada, California, and beyond and served as a showcase for these organizations to gain support for their mission. Boyd casinos and hotels welcomed patrons with well-decorated trees as a testament to the dedication and hard work of local non-profits.
The event raised important funds while delivering a good time for patrons of Boyd Gaming. The competition’s community-driven nature enabled patrons to interact with the cause and learn about the various participating non-profits. Patron votes determined which tree would win, with Boyd Gaming making additional monetary contributions to support the winning organizations.
Voting and Winners: It Takes a Community
Particularly noteworthy of this year’s Trees of Hope competition is the community voting aspect, which allows Boyd Gaming customers to vote for their favorite tree. Boyd Gaming customers demonstrated community participation in this year’s voting by submitting more than 100,000 votes. The competition provides customers the opportunity to engage with the cause and creates a shared community vote that they are helping those in need.
Trees of Hope competition prize winners are determined by the number of votes they receive. Boyd Gaming donates a portion of a $215,000 to the first-place winners at each Boyd Gaming property. These funds are sent to the respective nonprofit organizations, which allows them to continue their important work. Boyd Gaming’s gifts help these nonprofit organizations do their essential work by providing services and support to those in greatest need.
Boyd Gaming’s Commitment to Philanthropy
Boyd Gaming exemplifies corporate philanthropy with the success of the innovative Trees of Hope initiative. Boyd Gaming has also established itself as a champion for community engagement within the gaming industry. Boyd Gaming supports community initiatives throughout the year, not just during the holidays.
Boyd Gaming has more than 27 gaming facilities across 11 states, including flagship venues in Las Vegas and several other major U.S. urban markets. Boyd Gaming also supports initiatives from various local nonprofits and cultural and educational programs. Boyd Rewards, Boyd Gaming’s frontline loyalty platform, has positioned Boyd Gaming as a leader in community engagement by incentivizing patrons to give to select causes and participate in charitable programs.
Looking Ahead: Continuing the Values of Giving
The company Boyd Gaming and the 2025 Trees of Hope event are more evidence of the company’s increasing level of community engagement. Boyd Gaming is building relationships with more and more non-profit organizations and community members. Boyd Gaming has proven that with volunteers and support from the community, all actions, even the most humble, can bring about significant change.
There is no doubt that Boyd Gaming will engage with even more non-profit organizations and communities throughout the United States with the continued expansion of community-based activities. Boyd Gaming certainly keeps the spirit of the Holidays alive, and it is with community-oriented activities, such as the Trees of Hope competition, that it reminds us of the reason for the Holidays and the importance of giving.
Conclusion: A Heartwarming Legacy of Support
Trees of Hope by Boyd Gaming has raised more than $215,000 for various charitable organizations across the United States, making it effectively a success story. Boyd Gaming has won the Trees of Hope sponsorship as a substantial corporate contributor, making a genuine social impact through community support, as the Trees of Hope competition is an event that has festive social value. Boyd Gaming’s social support will shine for as long as Boyd Gaming’s community support continues. Boyd Gaming is creating a positive social impact with a legacy of compassion through community support.
