(Michigan City, IN) - Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City has dealt thousands of dollars to local nonprofits, thanks to their annual Trees of Hope contest.

Five area organizations decorated Christmas trees to display at the casino's hotel. Based on votes from visitors, Michiana Humane Society was declared the winner. They received $3,000. Second place Orak Shriners won $2,000. $1,500 went to La Porte County Meals on Wheels. The Independent Cat Society and the Lubeznik Center for the Arts also received $1,000 each.