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Twin River is New and Improved!
(Updated: February 06, 2014)
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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5.0
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I have been visiting this location since it was named Lincoln Greyhound Park and the dogs were still running (currently posted information under “Special Features” claiming live dog racing is years out of date). The entire facility was rebuilt and expanded, opening as Twin River in 2007 and classified as a “slot parlor” due to the lack of table games. I am providing some historical context because some criticisms posted here were warranted at the time written, but the place has changed. While having a marvelous architecture (designed by the same folks that did Mohegan Sun) the original ventilating system was awful. A few minutes in the place left your clothing smelling like an ash tray. As part of introducing table games last year, the ventilating system was upgraded and the atmosphere is much better. If you sit at the Blackstone Bar, where they sell cigars, you just might smell some cigar smoke. A large number of the service staff at Twin River has worked there since the place was Lincoln Greyhound Park. They are true local Rhode Islanders and will be warm and friendly if you treat them with a little respect. Twin River has gone through some painful management transitions, including a bankruptcy. Two years ago, a lot of the promotional money was being siphoned off by a crooked manager. These things are behind Twin River now and the addition of table games has profoundly changed the place. The dealers are, in general, talent that migrated from Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun when those casinos let people go. I have found them to be competent and friendly. Perhaps a little more showmanship would be nice. Security is hired to do, well, what security does. Everyone in a security role has many years of law enforcement experience elsewhere, so you can guess the mindset. Although the security staff is not as tightly wound as when table games first opened, I would agree they make no bones about letting you know they are in charge and a pleasant experience for you, the paying customer, is not at the top of their agenda. Because Twin River is state owned and operated, they cannot provide free drinks to players. They do serve players drinks discounted about 50%. My only beef with the table games is the high minimums. You will never find a blackjack game for less than $15 even if you show up at 4 a.m. A host told me they might have lower limits at that time, but nooooo! Craps never goes below $10 and baccarat starts at $25. If you want to play lower limits, go to Mohegan Sun. The slot returns are no worse than Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun, somewhere around 90%, but in the past half year we have gotten a lot of free play and incentives that have drawn us back to Twin River time and again. Lack of an on-premises hotel is a big negative for me. Fred & Steve’s is a great restaurant but the hours of operation are limited and the prices high. You won’t starve; the Food Court has lots of reasonably priced good food. Wicked Good has pub food if that’s what you crave. For entertainment there is a Catch a Rising Star comedy club that sometimes has a good act. Sometimes. A better bet is the big-name acts booked in the arena and the local groups that play for free at the Lighthouse Bar. I have been primarily going to Mohegan Sun and sometimes Foxwoods over the past few years before rediscovering Twin River. It’s like going back to high school. If you have never been to Twin River, or your last visits there weren’t what you wanted, I would recommend you give the place another try. (If you can get VIP lounge access the food is spectacular, influenced by Johnson & Wales culinary arts. I wish they would expand the very limited hours of operation.)
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Perks are not bad
(Updated: October 24, 2012)
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3.6
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4.0
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4.0
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3.0
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3.0
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5.0
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2.0
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4.0
Place has better perks than Foxwoods, more free play to draw you in. Only negative is it needs more high quality restaurants. Right now it has two, a real good international Chinese would be a good fit.
J
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I'm a regular visitor
(Updated: October 15, 2012)
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3.9
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3.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
i am pretty much a regular there.
WH
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Larger, newer, and exciting
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
Twin River has expanded and renovated to be in the top ten largest casinos in the country.



Its design in the new area was designed by some of the same people who designed the Mohegan Sun, in CT.



There are more restaurants, including a buffet that is much improved. Free entertainment in the circular new casino, ala Wolf's Den at the Sun.



Mostly slot joint, includes newest slots. VP is still not very good at low denoms. If in New England, or passing through Providence, should definitely be checked out.
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