The government of Uruguay received proposals from 15 different groups on the opening day of its anticipated mega-tender for hotel-casino projects last month. The projects combined represent an investment of $80 million.

A total of 29 opportunities are available for developers looking to build a hotel with casino and then rent the gaming space to the government operator.

Proposals received were for the towns of Paysandu, Maldonado, Colonia, Durazno, Florida, Soriano, Rocha, Cerro Largo and Artigas, reports news source El Pais.

Fernando Nopitsch, director of casinos for the ministry of economy, said a commission composed of members of the economy and tourism departments and commissioners of the target regions will choose the winning bids.

The winners are expected to be named by March 1, 2010.

By GGB Staff

Staff writers for Global Gaming Business magazine. Las Vegas, Nevada.