After approving the definitive rules, the Superintendence for Gambling Casinos (SCJ) published the resolution declaring the tender process for seven municipal casinos in Chile open.

Those companies interested in operating the casinos in Arica, Iquique, Coquimbo, Viña del Mar, Pucón, Puerto Varas and Natales can either download the rules and Bidding System from the SCJ website or pick up a hard copy at the Superintendence’s offices as of Monday.

In addition, a 10-day period for potential bidders to make consultations and requests for clarification begins today. These can be made using the online form available in http://www.scj.gob.cl/otorgamiento in addition the SCJ’s offices.  For its part, the Superintendence has a 15-day deadline to respond to consultations, which will be published in explanatory memos.

Parties interested in bidding on a concession must submit their proposals and the required documentation at the public hearing for the presentation of technical bids that will be held on 4 November this year.