Plainville Wants Slot Machines

Because Governor-elect Deval Patrick has appointed State Rep. Daniel Bosley to the position of Chief Economic Development Advisor, many in Plainville are excited by the prospect that they might get slot machines. While many other slot machine proponents are wringing their hands at the thought of Bosley having Patrick’s ear, those in Plainville are celebrating Bosley being taken out of the Legislature.

Plainville thinks that by removing Bosley, they have taken an obstacle to legalizing slot machines from the Legislature, and are considering it a good omen for the town. They are hoping that this will help in their battle with the Legislature to approve slot machines at racetracks, just like the one in Plainville. They have been trying for years to get slot machines at the Plainridge Racecourse in Plainville, to no avail. They think Bosley’s moving on could mean a slightly easier battle to legalize slot machines.

"I think it will certainly change the mix, that's for sure," said state Rep. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham.
Ross is a big advocate of slot machines at Plainridge, and represents Plainville. He says the track needs the slot machines to bring in much needed revenue and boost the local economy. He said that although he expects Bosley to still hold some weight against the slot machines in the legislature, he still thinks that they stand a better chance at getting them legalized.

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