While some are calling for the eventual demise of Rhode Island's Casino industry, this blogger is beginning to wonder if Twin River is on to something!
Table game players are traveling or staying home in droves - so much that adding more tables is needed - especially on the weekend. Twin River Casino will add 14 additional table games and hire 90 new employees by the end of this year!
John E. Taylor, Jr., chairman of the Twin River Board of Directors, said “When we began table games on June 19th of this year we had some confidence of their success but clearly, they have exceeded our expectations, particularly during certain times of the day such as early afternoons and week nights. We think the time is right to expand our table game offering as evidenced by our success in just two short months, and by the number of guests waiting to play at certain tables, particularly during weekend hours.”
A steady flow of customers have been coming to Twin River’s available tables of blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and modified three-card poker games since the tables opened in June. The demand for the games, which generated $1.8 million in total revenue during their first month of operation, has grown with the total revenue climbing to $5.7 million for the month of August as reported by the R.I. Lottery Commission. Twin River collected $4.7 million of the month’s revenue and the state $1 million.
The new tables will be added at several locations near the current gaming tables, including one partially enclosed space for approximately four “VIP high-limit” table games, according to Craig Sculous, vice president and general manager of Twin River. The VIP area is expected to add energy and an enhanced gaming atmosphere to the live game area, and also boost sales in the nearby Blackstone martini and cigar nightclub area. The Blackstone has themed entertainment for Friday and Saturday nights, such as a late 70s disco mix of songs, and that sense of fun often spills over into the gaming area. More additions such as non-gaming attractions like the Blackstone will continue to build Twin River as a destination, not just a casino.
Kudos to Twin River for giving Massachusetts something to think about. This healthy competition will only be good for the consumer in the future.
That's all for now.
Binbin
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