The great state of Massachusetts now has its own slots parlor with the opening of Plainridge Park Casino at the Plainridge Race Course in Plainville. The casino opened on June 24, 2015. The license was approved in February 2014 and ground was broken March 14th.
The 106,000 square foot addition and renovation of the existing facility features 1,250 slots and other electronic gaming machines, a Doug Flutie's "#22" Sports Pub, intimate entertainment venue, upscale dining, and a four-venue food court.
Live harness racing started on April 15, 2015 at the Penn National Gaming race track. The raceway is ramping up to an expected 125 day race season in the coming years. Money from the slots operation will help feed the purses for live racing and assure the track stays open for a long time with top horses, riders, and events.