Providence Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach
Twin River Casino employees watch a patron, left, play craps Monday as the casino continues the soft opening of its table games.
Lincoln, R.I. -- By 11 a.m on Monday, an hour after doors opened, 51 people were sitting around tables for blackjack, three-card poker, craps and other games at Twin River Casino.It's the second day that table games are open on a limited basis as the casino prepares for a full opening of its new offerings on Wednesday.
Only 18 of Twin River's 66 tables were open Monday morning, but the casino has permission from state regulators to open as many as 40 as the day goes on.
The soft opening, which started Friday with an invitation-only event, is a chance for dealers and supervisors to work out any kinks in the table games operation.
Everything has gone according to plan, said Craig Sculos, Twin River vice president and general manager. The turn-out so far has been better than expected.
"To have this type of turn-out is outstanding," he said. "It bodes well for the future."