Penn National Gaming, Inc, the licensee for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' sole slots-only gaming license, announced on Monday (March 10) that it will break ground and begin construction of Plainridge Park Casino on Friday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
"We are thrilled to begin construction of this new economic engine for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," said Eric Schippers, senior vice president of Government Affairs for Penn National Gaming. "We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with our employees, members of the community, and local and state leaders who helped make this dream a reality."
Penn National Gaming was awarded the gaming license on February 28. The Company sent invitations last week to the members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, state legislators, town officials and community leaders in Plainville, leaders of the harness racing industry, town officials in the designated surrounding communities of North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, and Mansfield, local businesses, labour organizations, and local non-profit organizations among others.
"Friday will mark the beginning of a long, prosperous relationship between Penn National Gaming, the Town of Plainville, surrounding communities, the harness racing industry, local businesses and labour organizations, and the Commonwealth," said Schippers. "We are committed to creating strong partnerships between each of these groups and Plainridge Park Casino."
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Penn National Gaming will share construction timelines, employment opportunities and upcoming activities. In addition to the creation of an estimated 1,000 construction jobs, it is expected that Plainridge Park will result in 500 new permanent jobs once completed.
(Penn National Gaming)