Trays of wine and hors d’oeuvres moved across the gaming floor of Legends Bay Casino late Tuesday, the edibles quickly making their way into the hands of various guests eager to experience the first new casino to open in Reno-Sparks in more than two decades.

For Olympia Gaming CEO Gary Goett, it’s a sight that he has literally waited years for.

“This has been somewhat long in coming,” Goett said. “But we’re very excited to be here and share this project with the community.”

A look at the initial guests prior to the 8 p.m. public opening revealed a slice of the Silver State.

The early attendees include people young and old, politicians, gaming executives, and guests from northern and southern Nevada – including the highest elected official in the state.