Penn National Gaming, Inc. PENN and the Town of Tewksbury announced
today they are in discussions regarding a slots-only facility project,
budgeted at more than $200 million, that would be located at 300 Ames Pond
Drive, near the intersection of Interstate 495 and State Route 133. Penn
National's proposal for the 30-acre site will include its marquee Hollywood
casino brand, multiple dining options, and other amenities.
“We are encouraged by the preliminary discussions we've had with town
leadership and hope to quickly come to an agreement on a project that would
bring significant economic benefits to Tewksbury and the entire Merrimack
Valley region in the form of new jobs and revenue,” said Eric Schippers,
Senior Vice President for Public Affairs at Penn National Gaming.
“Penn National Gaming is one of the nation's largest regional casino operators
and has an established record of building strong community partnerships and
delivering on their commitments,” said Richard Montuori, Tewksbury Town
Manager. “We are excited about their interest in Tewksbury.”
“The economic benefits to Tewksbury from a project of this size and scale
would be substantial,” said Scott Wilson, Chairman of the Tewksbury Board of
Selectmen. “This is an important economic development opportunity that we need
to fully explore.”
Penn National representatives will be presenting to Town Selectmen on Tuesday,
July 16 at 7:00 p.m. Applications for the state's sole slot license must be
submitted to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission by October 4^th, 2013,
following passage of a referendum in the applicant's host community.
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