Boyd Gaming : Kansas Star Wraps Up 2016 in Style With the "Drive into 2017" Giveaway, Bonus Multipliers, Trees of Hope, Dining Specials and More

Mulvane, Kan.-Kansas Star Casino is saying goodbye to 2016 with many great ways to win big in December, including the 'Drive into 2017' Giveaway, 7x point multipliers, dining specials and more.

'Drive into 2017' Giveaway - Dec. 1-30
One lucky winner will win a 2017 Ford Explorer and $5,000 in cash with Kansas Star's 'Drive into 2017' giveaway! Earn entries from Thursday, Dec. 1 until Friday, Dec. 30 by playing your favorite slots or table games with your Lucky Star Players Club card. On Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Kansas Star will partner with Toys for Tots of Sedgwick County, and give 100 bonus entries to each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy. Plus, on Friday, Dec. 16 and Friday, Dec. 23, from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., earn double entries.

On Friday, Dec. 30 from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., 25 winners will be drawn every hour for a grand prize entry ticket and $50 Slot Dollars. At approximately 9:30 p.m., one lucky winner will take home the grand prize. Nine winners will also be selected to win $250 - $2,500 in Slot Dollars. See Lucky Star Players Club for official rules.

Progressive Payday Drawing - $120,000 Guaranteed!
One Kansas Star Lucky Star Player will take home $120,000 this December in the Progressive Payday Drawing! Earn entries from Dec. 1-15 when you play your favorite slots and table games with your Lucky Star Players Club card. Earn double entries on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

On Thursday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m., 20 winners will win $250-$5,000 in Slot Dollars or the grand prize of $120,000 cash! Visit the Lucky Star Players Club for official rules.

2017 Happy New Year - Dec. 31
Ring in 2017 at Kansas Star Casino with live music at the Tin Lizard Bar & Grill, a New Year's countdown with free party favors, a New Year's Eve toast, and extended hours in the Woodfire Grille and Kitchen Buffet!

Fourth-Annual 'Trees of Hope' - Dec. 1-19
Kansas Star Casino will host 'Trees of Hope,' the friendly tree-decorating competition, for the fourth year in a row. We need your help to crown this year's winner! Cast your vote for your favorite decorated tree by swiping your Lucky Star Players Club card at any kiosk, then place your kiosk entry voucher into the ballot box in front of the tree that you think should win. Voting gives you the chance at winning $100 in Slot Dollars. Five lucky players will be selected from the winning tree's entries on Monday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. The tree that receives the most votes will receive a $5,000 donation toward its respective non-profit organization.

7x Point Multipliers - Multiple Days in December
Don't miss out on 7x points on Tuesday, Dec. 6; Saturday, Dec. 10; Tuesday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 17; and Tuesday, Dec. 20. Swipe your Lucky Star Players Club card each day at any kiosk to earn multipliers from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Dining Specials

Tin Lizard Burger of the Month - Rancher Burger
For a limited time, enjoy the Rancher Burger at Tin Lizard. This 100-percent Black Angus beef burger is piled high with pulled pork shoulder, fried onions, caramelized onion aioli, and topped with American cheese and southern BBQ sauce. Served with French fries or jalapeño slaw, get it for just $13.95.

Military Mondays at Kitchen Buffet
Every Monday in December from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., all veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy a dinner at Kitchen Buffet for just $9.99! Must show valid government ID or DD214.Tax and gratuity is not included.

'Comfort Food Thursdays' at Kitchen Buffet
Every Thursday from Dec. 1-29, Kitchen Buffet will be serving up down-home-inspired 'comfort food.' Special items include 'homestyle' meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, country-fried chicken, 'hillbilly' cobbler and more!

Christmas Day Specials at Kitchen Buffet
Enjoy Christmas Day brunch for just $19.95 or Christmas dinner for $21.95 on Sunday, Dec. 25 at Kitchen Buffet. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., brunch offerings include eggs benedict, an omelet bar, roast turkey and stuffing, honey-glazed ham, crepes, and all of your brunch favorites. And from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., dinner specials include sliced prime rib, roasted turkey, peel-and-eat shrimp, honey-glazed ham, holiday yule logs and more. Tax and gratuity is not included. Must be 21 or older.

Book Your Holiday Party Now at Kansas Star Event Center!
The Kansas Star Event Center is now accepting reservations for holiday parties. Whether you're hosting a cocktail reception or an elegant seasonal dinner, our experienced catering team can help you put together an event to remember and accommodate events small and large. Book soon to reserve your date! For more information, call Event Sales at 316-719-5302, or visit us online at KansasStarCasino.com/Meet.

Ongoing Promotions

Pick the Pros
Be sure to make your free picks each week for Pick the Pros to win big! Make your game picks at any kiosk each week from Tuesday at 7 p.m. until Sunday at noon. Prizes are awarded weekly to all contestants based on their weekly rank and everyone who participates is a guaranteed winner. The higher you finish, the better the prize!

At the conclusion of football season, the top five contestants will win prizes that range from $250 Slot Dollars to $5,000 cash at a prize ceremony held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at 4 p.m. Players with at least 12 correct picks in at least 15 weeks of the season will also be eligible for the $100,000 cash prize!

Hours to Dollars
Grand Prize winner will take home $15,000 in cash!
One lucky winner will win $15,000 in cash with Kansas Star's 'Hours to Dollars' giveaway! Earn entries starting Thursday, Dec. 1 until Saturday, Jan. 7 by playing your favorite table games. The top-200 Lucky Star Players Club members who log the highest number of rated hours of table game play will earn entries into the grand prize drawing.

On Jan. 7 at approximately 9 p.m., one lucky winner will take home the grand prize. Nine winners will also be selected to win $250 - $2,000 in cash. See Lucky Star Players Club for official rules. Poker play is excluded.

Get Slot Dollars for Signing Up a Friend
Already enrolled in the Lucky Star Players Club? If so, bring in a friend and sign them up as a new Lucky Star Players Club member. You could receive 25 percent of their losses in Slot Dollars! Visit the Lucky Star Players Club for more information.

'After Concert' Hot Seat - Dec. 16
Stick around after the Scotty McCreery concert on Friday, Dec. 16, for your chance to win autographed Scotty McCreery memorabilia and $500 in Slot Dollars every 15 minutes from 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Visit the Lucky Star Players Club for official rules.

Points 4 Play - Dec. 2-3
On Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3, redeem your points for Slot Dollars - from $100 to $500! Redeem your points from 6 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Visit the Lucky Star Players Club for official rules.

Young at Heart
Age has its benefits on Wednesdays in December for Lucky Star Players Club members 50 years of age and better. Enter the free slot tournament from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a chance to win Slot Dollar prizes ranging from $50 to $2,500.

Young at Heart Lucky Star Players Club members can also enjoy a $7 buffet from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. every Wednesday in December. Swipe your Lucky Star Players Club card at any kiosk, then print the voucher for your buffet and slot tournament entry. Tax and gratuity is not included.

Tin Lizard Bar & Grill
Visit the Tin Lizard Bar & Grill for delicious dining and excellent entertainment! Tin Lizard is open daily from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m. Enjoy half-pound Certified Angus burgers, ice-cold beers, and hand-crafted cocktails. Tin Lizard is Wichita's 'go-to' for everything food and fun! Catch all the exciting sports action on our 22 big screen TV's, or hang out and enjoy live entertainment every Friday night.

There is no cover at Tin Lizard Bar & Grill, so come enjoy some tasty 'sound bites' each Friday night beginning at 10 p.m. Check out the full entertainment calendar at www.kansasstarcasino.com.

Free Entertainment at Tin Lizard
Dec. 2 Kelly Blue Band
Dec. 9 Lost on Utica
Dec. 16 Aaron Woods Band
Dec. 23 Linnaberry Wine
Dec. 30-31 Groove 42

Upcoming Entertainment

Scotty McCreery - Dec. 16
Country crooner Scotty McCreery brings his signature deep vocals along with his hits and holiday tunes to the Kansas Star Arena on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $20 and can be purchased at www.KansasStarEventCenter.com. This is an all-ages show. Learn more about Scotty McCreery at www.scottymccreery.com.

Asian Variety Show - Dec. 17
Take a walk down memory lane and create new memories with songs from Vietnam's past and present on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

The entertainers will be singing a variety of love ballads, country and pop songs. This event will also feature comedians that will be sure to have you laughing in your seats.

Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased at www.KansasStarEventCenter.com. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Bill Engvall - Jan. 14
Award-winning comedian Bill Engvall will bring his stand-up comedy to the Kansas Star Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased at www.KansasStarEventCenter.com. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Learn more about Bill Engvall at www.BillEngvall.com.

Foreigner - March 31
Foreigner will bring 40 years of its iconic hits to Kansas Star Arena on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $35 and can be purchased at www.KansasStarEventCenter.com. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Learn more about Foreigner at www.Foreigner.com.

About Kansas Star Casino
The Kansas Star Casino, located just off Exit 33 on the Kansas Turnpike, has become south-central Kansas' leading entertainment destination. The casino offers more than 70,000 square feet of casino space, 1,770 slot machines, 52 table games, and an eight-table live poker room, as well as five restaurants, including the award-winning Woodfire Grille. Adjacent to the casino is the 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Kansas Star Arena, an event center that accommodates up to 6,500 guests for headliner events such as Journey, Pat Benatar, Championship Rodeo, mixed martial arts events and more. Kansas Star also features an 11,000-square-foot Event Center, equestrian facilities and the 300-room Hampton Inn & Suites. In 2014, Midwest Gaming and Travel awarded the Kansas Star more than 25 honors in its annual Reader's Choice Awards, including 'Best Casino Hotel' and 'Best Concert Venue' in the state of Kansas. For more information, visit http://www.kansasstarcasino.com. Connect with Kansas Star at http://www.facebook.com/kansasstar and @kansas_star. Kansas Star Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Boyd Gaming and Kansas Star Casino press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.