With a touch of Vegas glitz, from leggy showgirls to fireworks, slots gambling arrived in Pittsburgh yesterday as big crowds swarmed the Rivers Casino on its opening day, eager to try out their luck.

If there was any doubt about the city's appetite for slots, it was all but dispelled by early afternoon, as customers huddled around many of the casino's 3,000 machines, nearly filled the 3,800-space parking garage and endured long lines that snaked around the gambling floor to sign up for players cards.

For the most part, the North Shore riverfront venue seemed to be an instant hit. If visitors weren't playing, they appeared to be eating, crowding several of the casino's restaurants, including its all-you-can-eat buffet.

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