Proposals submitted for casinos in province of Buenos Aires
The envelopes with bids were opened as part of the tender for the 20-year control of the slot machines at seven casinos in the province of Buenos Aires. For the casinos in Tandil and Miramar, Boldt was the sole bidder, having already operated in both locations. At the Hermitage venue in Mar del Plata, Boldt will compete with Casino Victoria.
For the operation of the slots at the Sasso Hotel in Mar del Plata the Union of Workers in Tourism, Hotels, and Gastronomy (UTHGRA) presented itself as the only bidder submitting its proposal through a Temporary Union of Enterprises (UTE) with company Yukon. However there were no bidders for the three casinos that require the highest infrastructure investment: Sierra de la Ventana, Mar de Ajó, and Necochea.
As of now, the Mar de Ajó casino is closed, and the Necochea casino is only open with tables but without machines. The Sierra de la Ventana casino has also ceased operations.
Governor of the province of Buenos Aires province Axel Kicillof launched the tender for a 20-year operation the casinos and is looking to modernize the venues. In March 2024 he reaffirmed his commitment to revitalize the Necochea Casino Complex during a visit to the city. The casino is located in one of the city’s most iconic buildings but it has been beset by problems including a fire in 2020.
In April 2025 the president of the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos, Gonzalo Atanasof, signed the resolution that initiated the bidding process for the casinos located in different parts of the province, which have so far been operating under an extension of their concession.
With this new bidding process, the goal is for bidders to invest in building improvements, modernize the gaming floors and slot machine offerings, and develop competitive entertainment spaces with culinary and entertainment options available year-round.
