Penn National Gaming PENN today delivered its formal application to the
Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a Category 2 gaming license for its
proposed Plainridge Park Casino located in Plainville, MA. Penn National is
proposing a $225 million fully integrated racing and gaming operation located
at the current Plainridge Race Track.
Penn National's Plainridge Park Casino proposal includes a fully-integrated
106,000 square foot racing and gaming facility featuring live harness racing
and simulcasting, a 44,260 square foot gaming floor with 1,250 slot machines,
a high-end casual dining restaurant, the first-ever Doug Flutie Sports Bar, a
four-venue food court, multi-purpose banquet room, entertainment lounge and
casino bar, 1,620 structured and surface parking spaces, 26,000 square foot
grandstand with box and reserved seats, and 13,000 square foot clubhouse with
box seats. The project is expected to create 1,000 construction related jobs
and employ over 500 people, more than 90% of whom will be hired from the local
area.
“We are very excited to submit our formal application to the Massachusetts
Gaming Commission, and are confident that our proposal will create the best
opportunities in the Commonwealth for the sole Category 2 gaming license,”
said Tim Wilmott, President and Chief Operating Officer of Penn National
Gaming. “As the largest owner of both regional gaming and pari-mutuel racing
facilities in the country, Penn National has established a strong track record
of developing racing facilities into successful racing and gaming
entertainment operations. Our facilities benefit local horsemen, local
communities and all state residents through economic development leading to
the creation of new jobs and new tax revenues.”
Conveniently located one exit west of the I-495 /I-95 interchange, the
proposed Plainridge Park Casino facility is within a 10 minute drive of four
major entertainment venues -- Gillette Stadium at Patriot Place, Wrentham
Village Premium Outlets, TPC Boston, and the Comcast Center in Mansfield.
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