Day September 13, 1928 changed the life of the industrial city of Viña del Mar - Chile legalized gambling and began to work the first official casino at home.

Casino Viña del Mar is temporarily located in the premises of the resort de Recreo, while casino building was being built on a plot of 3800 sq.m. by architects and Ramon Alberto Acuña Risopatron. Inauguration of the Municipal Casino of Viña del Mar, held December 31, 1930, surrounded by blooming spring garden, fountains and lights, in an atmosphere that has never seen the Viña del Mar. Through the work of the Municipal Casino with time Viña del Mar has become a resort town, has become a national tourist capital of Chile.

This magnificent structure, which combines Greek and Roman style, with an impressive façade with Ionic columns, with many galleries, concert halls and restaurants, was probably the center of attraction for guests and locals. If you look at the building from the top, we can see that the structure resembles a cloverleaf shape.

After the opening of the casino, the residents of Chile and foreign tourists in the habit of spending the summer in Viña del Mar. The most prestigious aristocratic family of Santiago and Valparaiso, government officials, diplomats and businessmen assign their business meetings or just relax in the VIP-halls of the casino. In 1200 it more gaming machines, table games 48, 200 bingo are arranged at three levels. You can play roulette, blackjack, craps, baccarat and bingo. Visitors can attend shows, national and international exhibitions. There does not exist a dress code.

Without income of the Municipal Casino of Viña del Mar, would not be even a shadow of what is now the city. This building is an icon of Viña del Mar, and is considered one of the most modern in the world of casinos.

If the casino has an elegant five-star hotel in seven floors, with views of the sea and an underground car park that stands out for its restaurants, swimming pools, exhibition and conference halls, an exclusive cigar shop.

Casino Viña del Mar is rightly called the Pearl of the Pacific. In 2000 the building of a casino Viña del Mar has been declared a national historical and architectural monument of Chile.