Boyd Gaming B Connected Strategy for AP Players
Boyd Gaming is one of the largest casino operators in the US with 28+ properties — yet B Connected remains one of the least discussed national programs in AP circles. That gap represents opportunity. Boyd properties serve strong regional markets (Atlantic City, Las Vegas locals, Midwest), the program's earn rate is competitive, and Borgata in Atlantic City is one of the premier East Coast AP floors. B Connected belongs in every serious AP player's program portfolio.
Boyd Gaming Network Overview
Boyd Gaming operates in nine states, covering Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and regional markets across the Midwest, South, and Mid-Atlantic:
- Nevada (Las Vegas): Gold Coast, Orleans, Sam's Town Las Vegas, Suncoast, The Cal (California Hotel), Main Street Station, Fremont Hotel & Casino
- New Jersey: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City) — flagship Eastern property
- Missouri: Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar Vicksburg
- Mississippi: Ameristar Vicksburg, IP Casino Resort Biloxi
- Indiana: Belterra Casino Resort, Blue Chip Casino
- Iowa: Ameristar Council Bluffs, Diamond Jo Worth, Diamond Jo Dubuque
- Illinois: Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
- Kansas: Kansas Star Casino
- Louisiana: Treasure Chest Casino, Delta Downs (shared with Penn), Sam's Town Shreveport
B Connected Las Vegas Value: Gold Coast and Orleans are two of the most accessible Las Vegas properties for Strip visitors — Gold Coast is walkable on Flamingo, Orleans is 2 miles off the Strip on Tropicana. Both earn B Connected toward Borgata Atlantic City benefits. Running a Station + Boyd locals circuit on any Las Vegas visit captures more locals-market value than Strip play alone.
Borgata Atlantic City
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is the crown jewel of the Boyd network for East Coast AP players:
- 3,300+ slot machines across multiple gaming floors
- One of the most visited casinos in Atlantic City; high tourist volume keeps progressives elevated
- Full resort: hotel towers, spa, pool, 20+ dining options, BorgataPoker room
- Verify current loyalty program affiliation (MGM vs. B Connected) before visiting — this has changed over time
Midwest B Connected Circuit
Boyd's Ameristar brand anchors the Midwest B Connected circuit:
- Ameristar St. Charles (St. Charles, MO — 25 miles west of St. Louis) — 3,000+ machines; largest Boyd property in the Midwest
- Ameristar Kansas City (Kansas City, MO) — 2,000+ machines; B Connected Midwest anchor for KC market
- Ameristar Council Bluffs (Council Bluffs, IA — across from Omaha) — 2,200+ machines; B Connected across the Missouri River from Penn mychoice Horseshoe Council Bluffs
- Kansas Star Casino (Mulvane, KS — near Wichita) — 2,000+ machines; southernmost Midwest Boyd property
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View Membership OptionsFrequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd Gaming B Connected?
B Connected is the loyalty program for Boyd Gaming Corporation, covering 28+ properties across Nevada, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Missouri. Properties include Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City), Gold Coast Casino (Las Vegas), Orleans Casino (Las Vegas), Sam's Town (Las Vegas and regional), Ameristar (multiple states), and IP Casino Resort (Biloxi, MS). B Connected is a national program with both Las Vegas and regional properties.
What are the B Connected tier levels?
B Connected has four tier levels based on tier credits earned per calendar year: Classic (entry), Select (500 tier credits), Premium (2,000 tier credits), and Elite (10,000 tier credits). Benefits escalate with tier — Elite members receive elevated free play offers, resort fee consideration at Borgata Atlantic City, dedicated phone service, and priority comps. The B Connected program is less prominent than Caesars or MGM but offers meaningful local value at Boyd's Las Vegas properties.
What are the best Boyd Gaming properties for AP play?
Top Boyd properties for AP play: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ — 3,300+ machines, flagship Eastern property), Gold Coast Casino (Las Vegas — 2,000+ machines, locals-focused property with competitive video poker), Orleans Casino (Las Vegas — 2,500+ machines, large locals floor), Sam's Town Las Vegas (Boulder Highway — 1,300+ machines, strong locals reputation), and Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles (St. Charles, MO — 3,000+ machines, major Midwest Boyd property).
How does B Connected compare to Station Casinos Boarding Pass in Las Vegas?
Both B Connected and Station Boarding Pass are Las Vegas locals casino programs. Station Casinos (Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch) is generally considered the superior locals program — better video poker pay tables, more generous comp rates, and more frequent free play offers. Boyd properties (Gold Coast, Orleans, Sam's Town) offer competitive value and are worth adding to a Las Vegas locals circuit, especially for geographic convenience (Gold Coast is walkable from the Strip, Orleans is off Tropicana). Running both B Connected and Boarding Pass maximizes Las Vegas locals circuit coverage.
What is Borgata and is it part of B Connected?
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is owned by MGM Resorts but operated by Boyd Gaming under a management arrangement that has evolved over time. As of recent years, Borgata operates on both MGM Rewards and B Connected — verify the current program status before visiting, as this relationship has changed historically. Borgata is one of the premier Atlantic City properties with 3,300+ machines and strong AP opportunity. Atlantic City-area players should confirm which program Borgata currently earns on before planning a tier-building visit.
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