-- First Class Facility Offers Guests
Premier Gaming, Racing and Entertainment--
-- Doug Flutie and Fred Lynn to Join State
and Local Officials for Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting--
Today marks the grand opening of the Plainridge Park Casino,
Massachusetts’ first entertainment and gaming facility. The $250
million, state-of-the art casino is opening to the public at 2 PM
and offers guests a total entertainment experience.
Former New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie, former
Boston Red Sox outfielder Fred Lynn, and Boston Bruins national
anthem singer Rene Rancourt are joining state gaming officials and
Penn National Gaming executives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony this
morning. Plainridge Park Casino will then welcome thousands of
guests ready to experience the 1,250 slot machines, video poker and
virtual table games, simulcast racing, live music, upscale casual
dining and above all, premier guest service.
“I would like to officially welcome players to Massachusetts’
first gaming facility,” said Tim Wilmott, President and CEO of Penn
National Gaming. “We’re thrilled for guests from throughout
Massachusetts and beyond to experience Plainridge Park’s unique
style of premier gaming, dining, and entertainment in a luxurious
and modern atmosphere. Importantly, it has been an honor to be
welcomed by Plainville and the surrounding communities as we
partnered with the Commonwealth in creating new jobs, returning
revenue to the people of Massachusetts, and creating a new economic
engine right here where it is so needed,” Wilmott added.
The 106,000 square foot racing and gaming facility employs more
than 600 people and generated 1,200 construction jobs. Open 7 days
a week, 24 hours a day the fun and excitement will continue 365
days a year.
Gaming Floor
The 44,000 square foot gaming facility features 1,250 of the
hottest games, including slot machines, video poker, virtual table
games and more. Players can enjoy the latest technology as well as
traditional favorites with denomination values from one penny to
$100.
Marquee Rewards
Plainridge Park Casino’s multi-tiered Marquee Rewards® card
program lets players take their gaming experience to the next
level, and signing up is free! Guests can earn and redeem tier
points and Marquee Comps® at dining and retail outlets, invitations
to special events, and free play at Penn National's 21 casinos
nationwide and soon at the Tropicana Casino Las Vegas on the Las
Vegas Strip (pending regulatory approvals).
The five Marquee Rewards® tier levels include Marquee,
Celebrity, Producer, Executive Producer and Icon. The more you
play, the more you earn. Sign up is available at Player Services on
property for guests 21 and over with a valid driver’s license.
Exclusively at Plainridge Park Casino, guests are also invited
to earn rewards electronically through Marquee Access. All player
offers will be delivered electronically via email and available by
smartphone, laptop or tablet so as not to miss a single benefit,
perk or offer. Guests are welcome to provide an email address at
Player Services when they sign up or during their next visit.
Dining, Entertainment and Retail
There’s something for everyone at Plainridge Park Casino,
including:
- Doug Flutie’s Sports Pub, the
first-ever from the former New England Patriots Quarterback. The
pub features than 30 LCD screens so guests won’t miss a minute of
sports action, including the NFL, Major League Baseball, College
Football and Basketball and much more. The menu offers favorites
such as wings, a large selection of burgers, and specialty
sandwiches complemented by a premium selection of spirits and
beers. Hours: Sunday – Thursday Noon – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday
Noon – midnight; Bar service 11 a.m. – 1:00 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. –
midnight
- Slack’s Oyster House and Grill, offers
a casual upscale restaurant experience with a state-of-the-art
25-seat oyster bar, along with the region’s freshest seafood and
finest steaks. Hours: Sunday – Thursday Noon – 10 p.m.; Friday and
Saturday Noon – midnight; Bar service 11 a.m. – 1:00 a.m., Sunday
11 a.m. – midnight
- Plainridge Park’s food court features
three outlets perfect for grabbing a quick bite between gaming
action. Boston-based restaurant b.good offers locally sourced
ingredients to provide real food, fast—including kale and quinoa
bowls, seasonal salads, burgers and other specialties. Guests can
also head over to Slice for simple, delicious Italian food. Last
but certainly not least, The Bean offers premium coffee, pastries
and sweet treats. Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.
- In the racing area, guests can check
out the Dark Horse Bar for cold brews; enjoy a quick bite in the
Mountain Skipper Express, located in the Simulcast Theater; or head
over to Trackside for a snack while watching the live harness
racing. Hours: Noon – 9 p.m. daily. Trackside will be open on live
racing days only.
- The Revolution 1776 Lounge is an
unparalleled entertainment experience. Guests can sit at the bar
and enjoy a local band with a specialty cocktail, beer or glass of
wine and have the hottest video poker right at their fingertips!
Hours: Bar service, 11 a.m. – 1:00 a.m., Live entertainment Fridays
7 p.m. – midnight, Saturdays 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Also on property is Shopping Station,
where guests can purchase boutique gifts and items like jewelry,
tumblers, hats, shirts and everyday essentials.
Live Harness and Simulcast Racing
Plainridge Park Casino offers the only live harness racing track
in Massachusetts, underway from April to November. Guests can enjoy
the action from the 26,000 square foot grandstand, featuring box
and reserved seats.
Plainridge Park Casino also offers simulcast racing from across
the country. Guests can pick their winners year-round from the
13,000 square foot clubhouse with box seats.
Getting There
Plainridge Park Casino is located at 301 Washington Street,
about 35 miles southwest of Boston and 18 miles north of
Providence.
Plainridge Park Casino will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. Parking is complimentary, and valet is $5 (free for Producer,
Executive Producer and Icon Marquee Rewards card holders). For more
information please visit: http://www.plainridgeparkcasino.com.
About Plainridge Park Casino
Plainridge Park Casino will include a fully integrated 106,000
square foot racing and gaming facility featuring live harness
racing and simulcasting with 1,250 slot machines, an upscale casual
dining restaurant, the first-ever Doug Flutie Sports Bar,
four-venue food court, harness concourse bar, multi-purpose banquet
room, entertainment lounge and casino bar, 1,620 structured and
surface parking spaces, 26,000 square foot grandstand with box and
reserved seats, and 13,000 square foot clubhouse with box
seats.
About Penn National Gaming
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests
in gaming and racing facilities with a focus on slot machine
entertainment. At March 31, 2015, the Company operated twenty-six
facilities in seventeen jurisdictions, including Florida, Illinois,
Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Texas, West Virginia, and Ontario. At March 31, 2015, in aggregate,
Penn National Gaming’s operated facilities featured approximately
31,000 gaming machines, 760 table games and 3,100 hotel rooms.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements can be identified by the use of forward
looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,”
“projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should” or
“anticipates” or the negative or other variations of these or
similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or
risks and uncertainties, including future plans, strategies,
performance, developments, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and
operating results. Actual results may vary materially from
expectations. These forward looking statements are inherently
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Penn National
Gaming and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the
potential construction delays and the ultimate location of other
gaming facilities in the state, and accordingly, any forward
looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to
the factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2014, as well as any subsequent
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K,
each as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company does not intend to update publicly any
forward-looking statements except as required by law. In light of
these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking
events discussed in this press release may not occur.
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Pilgrim Strategies for Plainridge Park CasinoBill Ryan,
617-699-3057 (m)bryan@pilgrim-strategies.comorC.J. Chapman,
413-519-7212cj@pilgrim-strategies.com
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