LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming
Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that it will contribute
$50,000 to the American Red Cross in
support of ongoing relief efforts following recent flooding in the
state of Louisiana.
Boyd Gaming will provide $50,000
to match cash donations to Red Cross relief efforts in
Louisiana, from now until September 12. To contribute,
visit: www.redcross.org/cm/boydgaming-pub
"As one of Louisiana's largest
and most established gaming companies, it is Boyd Gaming's
privilege and honor to give back to the people of this state during
their time of need," said Keith
Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd
Gaming. "We invite our customers and business partners to
join us in supporting the extraordinary efforts of the American Red
Cross, as they work tirelessly to help our Louisiana neighbors recover and rebuild."
"When disaster strikes, we pull together as a community," said
U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La. "As our state recovers from the
devastating flooding, it is in no small part due to the efforts of
neighbors stepping up and helping neighbors. I applaud the
leadership of Boyd Gaming for contributing to the recovery effort
and showcasing Louisiana's strong
sense of community."
Boyd Gaming has operated in Louisiana since 1994, when the Company opened
Treasure Chest Casino near New Orleans. Today, Boyd Gaming
owns and operates five casinos in Louisiana -- Amelia
Belle Casino, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel,
Evangeline Downs, Sam's Town
Shreveport and Treasure Chest – and employs more than 2,500 people
across the state.
About Boyd Gaming
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:
BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 21 gaming
entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana and Mississippi.
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