Plainridge Would Like Slot Machines

Plainridge Racecourse in Plainville wants slot machines. They have decided to petition Governor Deval Patrick to see if they can show him the way to making it happen for them, arguing that with gambling expanding as it has in Rhode Island and Lincoln Park – that it just makes sense to add slot machines to Plainridge.

The governor has not made up his mind one way or another, even after senators and representatives alike met with him to urge him to consider the slot machine addition at the racetrack. They say they spoke of the proximity of slot machines to them now, and how it could really help them economically to add them.

Lawmakers think that adding slot machines to the racetrack would only make the area even more attractive to people. They say that with the mall and the stadium right there, they would be able to bring in more and more people, which equates to revenue and to jobs. They say that although the governor may not have signed on right away, they believe that he is giving it serious consideration.

Last month the governor met with Democrats and discussed the pros and cons of adding slot machines to the track, and the bi partisan group that met with him this time said that they did it to stress the importance of adding the slot machines. They said that since they missed out on the meeting last time, they were honored that the governor would take the time to meet with them as well.

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