Sun Monticello, formerly Monticello Grand Casino, is a

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and

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, situated in

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History

The complex was developed by a

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between

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(IGGR) and

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, and opened in October 2008. The official inauguration and opening of the hotel was held on 17 December 2009 with a performance by

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and

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. The casino was severely damaged by the

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, and was closed for five months due to reparations valued in USD 10 million. As a result, it remained closed until July 30 of that year. After its reopening, it received 25,000 visitors in five days.

Revenues

It is the casino with the main revenues in Chile from 2009.

References

External links

* {{official website, http://monticello.cl
Monticello
in Sun International Casinos in Chile Casinos completed in 2008