The Superintendence of Casinos (SCJ) is set to hold a public hearing for operators who want a permit to open a casino in Chile.

The Superintendent and his technical team will accept bids starting April 20 at 11 a.m., for potential casinos in the areas of Arica, Iquique, Coquimbo, Vina del Mar, Pucon, Puerto Varas and Natales.

Casino operators who will apply for a permit must pass the final basis before they can start the approval process, according to the SCJ.

“Under this new legal framework, areas of discretion when deliver permits are reduced, so we hope to achieve [an] objective, transparent process and ensure greater revenue collection for the Treasury, regions and communities,” said Superintendent of Casinos Daniel Garcia in a statement.