10 DAYS TO THE PLAINVILLE SLOTS
REFERENDUM!
Reason #10 to VOTE NO SLOTS: Unless Plainville votes NO on September 10th, we will be bound by a Host Community Agreement (HCA) that allows the developer to EXPAND the slot parlor without another town vote; expanding the number of slot machines and adding table games would already be approved for Plainridge if we don't defeat the referendum now.
The voters need to be fully aware of what we are voting on: according to the Host Community Agreement, we are voting to approve a full, unlimited slots racino. Should the state amend the law to allow table games — something that has already been discussed at early MA Gaming Commission meetings — Plainville residents will NOT have the chance to vote against more machines or table games.
The state will almost certainly authorize an expansion very shortly after the facility opens. The facility will not be able to compete effectively with Twin Rivers, Foxwoods, and Mohegan Sun casinos without table games. It's a trend that's happening all of the country.
Also, as the Commonwealth begins to rely on the increased tax revenue, it will see Plainridge as a place that has the capability to expand, thereby providing more revenue. There will be no thought given to what expansion will do to our town, nor will there be ANY way for the residents to fight it.
When you go to the polls on September 10th, keep in mind that the town is actually voting to authorize a full, unlimited racetrack casino with the soon-to-be-realized addition of tables. This is so much bigger than the 1,250 slot machine racino that is being sold to the town.
VOTE NO SLOTS on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th.
The polls are open 7am to 8pm.
COME TO OUR FORUM
Sunday, September 8th, 4pm at the Senior Center
Please get the word out to your neighbors and friends by sharing our Countdown of Reasons to VOTE NO.
To volunteer, or for more information, email info@noplainvilleracino.com.
Reason #10 to VOTE NO SLOTS: Unless Plainville votes NO on September 10th, we will be bound by a Host Community Agreement (HCA) that allows the developer to EXPAND the slot parlor without another town vote; expanding the number of slot machines and adding table games would already be approved for Plainridge if we don't defeat the referendum now.
The voters need to be fully aware of what we are voting on: according to the Host Community Agreement, we are voting to approve a full, unlimited slots racino. Should the state amend the law to allow table games — something that has already been discussed at early MA Gaming Commission meetings — Plainville residents will NOT have the chance to vote against more machines or table games.
The state will almost certainly authorize an expansion very shortly after the facility opens. The facility will not be able to compete effectively with Twin Rivers, Foxwoods, and Mohegan Sun casinos without table games. It's a trend that's happening all of the country.
Also, as the Commonwealth begins to rely on the increased tax revenue, it will see Plainridge as a place that has the capability to expand, thereby providing more revenue. There will be no thought given to what expansion will do to our town, nor will there be ANY way for the residents to fight it.
When you go to the polls on September 10th, keep in mind that the town is actually voting to authorize a full, unlimited racetrack casino with the soon-to-be-realized addition of tables. This is so much bigger than the 1,250 slot machine racino that is being sold to the town.
VOTE NO SLOTS on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th.
The polls are open 7am to 8pm.
COME TO OUR FORUM
Sunday, September 8th, 4pm at the Senior Center
Please get the word out to your neighbors and friends by sharing our Countdown of Reasons to VOTE NO.
To volunteer, or for more information, email info@noplainvilleracino.com.
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