Day 13 September 1928 changed the life of the industrial city of viña del Mar in Chile were legalized gambling and started to work on the first official casinos at home.

Casino Vina del Mar is temporarily housed in the premises of the resort de Recreo, while construction of the casino building on a plot of 3800 sqm by architects Alberto and Ramon acuña Risopatron. Grand opening of the casino municipal viña del Mar, took place on December 31, 1930, surrounded by a blooming spring garden, fountains and lanterns, in the atmosphere that have never seen viña del Mar. Thanks to the work of the municipal casino over time, viña del Mar has turned into a resort town, has become a national tourist capital of Chile.

This magnificent building, which combines Greek and Roman style, with an impressive facade with ionic columns, with many galleries, concert halls and restaurants, perhaps became the center of attraction for visitors and local residents. If you look at the building from above, we can see that the structure resembles the shape of a leaf clovers.

After the opening of the casino, the inhabitants of Chile and foreign tourists were in the habit to spend the summer in viña del Mar. The most prestigious aristocratic families of Santiago and Valparaiso, government officials, diplomats and businessmen prescribe their business meetings or just relax in the VIP lounge casino. It has more than 1200 slot machines, 48 table games, 200 bingo which are located on three levels. You can play roulette, blackjack, craps, baccarat and bingo. Visitors can attend shows, national and international exhibitions. Here is not included dress code.

Without revenue, the casino Municipal viña del Mar wouldn't be even a shadow of what is now the city. This building is an icon of viña del Mar and is one of the most modern casinos in the world.

When the casino has an elegant five-star hotel in seven floors, with sea views and underground Parking, which stands out for its restaurants, swimming pools, exhibition and conference facilities, an exclusive cigar shop.

Casino Vina del Mar is rightly called the Pearl of the Pacific. In 2000, the casino viña del Mar was declared a State historical-architectural monument of Chile.