'We're here to push for a modest expansion of Plainridge so that the commonwealth can best compete with our neighbors to the south, and we can protect the jobs, our local businesses, and the tax revenues that have been generated from Plainridge Park. And that will put Plainridge and my communities at a further competitive disadvantage,' Rep. In this session, we also know that Rhode Island is planning a major expansion at Twin River. 'Last session, we were concerned about the opening of the casino in Tiverton, Rhode Island, which happened two years ago. The State House News Service reports that advocates of expanding Plainridge cite competition from Rhode Island casinos.
The state has brought in more than $800 million in tax revenue from Plainridge, Encore Boston Harbor in Everett and MGM Springfield. To get a job at Plainridge Park Casino, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Massachusetts voters in 2011 voted to allow the state to grant three casino licenses and one slot parlor. Now there's a renewed push to make the Plainville gaming facility even bigger.Ī hearing was held Tuesday on bills that would authorize the state's Gaming Commission to add up to 30 table games and 250 slot machines. PLAINVILLE (CBS) - Plainridge Park Casino opened in 2015 as the state's first slots parlor.
