Casino Monticello is the largest casino in the country

Shortly

Sun Monticello is the largest entertainment complex and casino in Chile, located off the Ruta 5 Sur, km 57, in the commune of San Francisco de Mostasal (O'Higgins Region), approximately 55-56 km from Santiago by highway.

Scale and numbers (game hall, bingo, tables)

The site belongs to the largest equipment in the country: about 1,880 slot machines and ≈80 tables (roulette, blackjack, craps, punto banco, etc.) plus a bingo hall with a ~ of 250 seats. These parameters are confirmed by industry directories and object profiles.

Where is it and how to get there

The address of the complex is Ruta 5 Sur, km 57 (Autopista del Maipo). You can get from Santiago by car on Panamericana Sur or by train/bus with a transfer: the road takes about 50 minutes - 1 hour, the distance is ≈55 km.

History and milestones

Opening: the first stage of the casino was launched on October 8, 2008, the hotel was inaugurated on December 17, 2009 (concert by Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez).

2010: the object was seriously damaged during the earthquake on February 27; about US $10 million was spent on restoration, re-launch - June 30/July 2010.

Revenue leader: Since 2009, Monticello has regularly appeared as the No. 1 casino in GGR in SCJ reports on "new casinos" and industry statistics (over a third of the market share in some months).

Security events 2017: the shooting incident (two dead, several wounded) led to a review of security protocols, which was widely discussed in the media and facility management.

Why Monticello is called the "largest"

1. The actual size of the hall: ~ 1.9 thousand slots + dozens of tables and a dedicated bingo hall - a configuration to which units correspond in the country.

2. Revenue leadership: In the official bulletins of SCJ (Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego) for 2009 and beyond, Monticello consistently showed the largest contribution to the gross gaming income of the industry.

3. Location: The proximity to the capital and the Ruta 5 Sur interchanges make it "evening/weekend departures" for the metropolitan area.

What's inside (beyond the game)

The complex traditionally combines casinos, gastronomy, concert venues/show house, as well as hotel infrastructure; El Capataz restaurant and nightclub meet among the constant mentions of visitors and guides.

Practical advice to the guest

Plan Friday/Saturday evenings: peak attendance is weekends; arrive just ahead of prime to avoid queues at the checkout/entrance control desk.

Transportation: by car - direct "pan-Americana," by public - combine a commuter train and a bus (landmark - routes to Angostura/Monticello). On the way ~ 50-60 minutes.

Playbill: Keep an eye on concerts/standup - there are often show nights on the court that sell out quickly. (See official website/posters.)

Market implications

Monticello became a beacon of industry after reform by Act No. 19. 995 (2005): showed how a large "resort + casino" is able to pull traffic from the capital and at the same time be the most profitable object of the industry in certain periods, setting standards for scale and service.

Timeline (short)

2008-2009 - phased launch of the casino and hotel.

2010 - earthquake recovery and restart.

since 2009 - GGR leadership among "new casinos" in SCJ reports.

2017 - increased security measures after a high-profile incident.

Sun Monticello is not just a "big casino" by the capital. This is a point of attraction for evening trips and weekends, an object with the maximum capacity of the hall in the country and many years of leadership in revenue - a combination that secured Monticello the status of Chile's largest casino.

Адрес: Ruta 5 Sur km 57, San Francisco de Mostazal, O’Higgins, Chile.