| Sun Monticello | |
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| Location | Mostazal, Chile |
| Address | Autopista del Maipo km 57 |
| Opening date | October 8, 2008 |
| No. of rooms | 155 |
| Signature attractions | Suka Club |
| Notable restaurants | El Capataz |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | Sun International |
| Previous names | Monticello Grand Casino y Mundo de Entretención (2008-2014) Paihuén Casino & Resort (2005-2008) |
| Coordinates | 33°55′17″S70°43′18″W / 33.9214°S 70.7216°W |
| Website | http://www.sunmonticello.cl/ |
Sun Monticello, [1] formerly Monticello Grand Casino, is a casino and hotel, situated in Mostazal, Chile.
The complex was developed by a joint venture between International Group of Gaming Resorts (IGGR) and Sun International, and opened in October 2008. [2] The official inauguration and opening of the hotel was held on 17 December 2009 with a performance by Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. [3] [4]
The casino was severely damaged by the 2010 Chile earthquake, and was closed for five months due to reparations valued in USD 10 million. [5] As a result, it remained closed until July 30 of that year. After its reopening, it received 25,000 visitors in five days. [6]
It is the casino with the main revenues in Chile from 2009. [7]
| Year | Revenues (USD) | % Revenues (of all Chilean casinos) |
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| 2009 [7] | 77.600.000 | 35,30% |
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