Boyd Gaming has elevated its philanthropic contributions this year, contributing over $200,000 to nearly 200 charitable groups spanning 11 states. This remarkable display of benevolence was a component of their yearly “Trees and Wreaths of Hope” initiative, which witnessed communities unite in support of their preferred local charities.
This year’s initiative shattered the prior benchmark for the 16-year-old event, owing to the extraordinary munificence of Boyd Gaming patrons who cast ballots for their favored charities online and at Boyd establishments. This perpetuates their tradition of giving, as just two years prior, their Christmas donation program witnessed over $180,000 bestowed upon charities nationwide.
Beyond their philanthropic endeavors, Boyd Gaming has also been undertaking strategic measures to reinforce its executive team. Steve Thompson, formerly the Executive Vice President of Operations in Nevada, has ascended to Chief Operating Officer, supervising all 28 properties. Concurrently, Steve Schutte has assumed an expanded capacity, overseeing slot operations, culinary services, hotel operations, and Nevada property operations.
Boyd Gaming has designated Sean Ward to assume the role of departing executive, Boyd, whose prior responsibilities encompassed managing activities in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. This announcement coincides with the firm’s disclosure of a 29% surge in earnings in their Q3 report relative to the corresponding timeframe last year. Boyd Gaming is presently engaged in numerous growth initiatives, encompassing property ventures in Fremont and a collaborative effort with FanDuel within the digital gaming sector.