It has been reported that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has approved Penn National Gaming’s takeover of a host-community agreement with Plainridge Racetrack.

The move allows Penn National to proceed with its bid to bring slot-machine gaming to the raceway.

The news comes courtesy of an article by bostonherald.com.

The report states that a vote on the gaming expansion issue could take place this week.

(With files from bostonherald.com)

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