The Gran Casino Los Angeles in the capital of Bio-Bio province, Chile, has opened its new five-star hotel within a year after the start of gaming operations.

The casino is the first development in Chile for worldwide operator Casinos Austria International.

A gala celebration was held to christen the new 90-room property. In attendance were VIPs and dignitaries that included local office-holders and CAI Chairman Karl Stoss, Austrian Lotteries Director Bettina Glatz-Kremsner and Casinos Austria Maritime President Alexander Tucek.

The development includes a state-of-the-art conference center for 500 delegates, a luxurious ballroom for 260 and Restaurante 565, which serves the very best in Chilean cuisine. There also is a spacious spa with steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor pools and fully equipped gym.

The casino has 10 gaming tables and 200 slot machines.

By GGB Staff

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