Argentina: Córdoba Lottery advances casino and hotel concessions
The Córdoba Lottery is advancing in the entertainment sector of the province by announcing the pre-award of the concession, marketing, and operation of hotels, casinos, and slot machine halls. This process, framed within National and International involves the concession of hotels, casinos, and gaming machines in several locations in Córdoba, within a term of 20 years. The tender documents are available at the Córdoba Lottery headquarters for a cost of ARS 10,000,000. Bids must be submitted by January 8, 2025. The opening of bids will take place in two stages: January 8 and January 22, 2025.
Examination Board
The Evaluation Committee of the Córdoba Lottery is responsible for supervising and evaluating the bidding process for casino and slot concessions in the province. This commission analyses proposals submitted by interested companies, ensuring they meet the requirements set out in the . The process includes the opening of envelopes, evaluation of bids, and, finally, the pre-award of concessions.
Pre-Award of concession
The pre-award is a crucial step in the bidding process, where bidders that best meet the established criteria are selected. In this case, the Evaluation Commission has announced the pre-award of concessions for hotels, casinos, and slot machine halls in several locations in Córdoba, such as Villa Carlos Paz, Cosquín, and La Falda, among others. This process allows operators to make observations before the final award is formalised.
Casino regulation law in Córdoba
Casino activity in the Córdoba Province is regulated by a specific law that, since December 2021, aims to regulate online and in-person gaming. The law, approved through Bill No. 34270/L/2, establishes the creation of an Online Gaming License Registry and collaborates with the State in detecting and eradicating illegal games. Additionally, the law includes subjective access prohibitions for minors and individuals listed in the Registry of Delinquent Child Support Debtors.
Regional impact
The move to advance in the pre-award phase for casinos and slots has had a significant effect on the local economy. Its commitment to maintaining quality standards is designed to draw more tourists, enhance recreational activities, and generate employment opportunities in the region. Moreover, investment in tourism and entertainment infrastructure contributes to the province’s overall economic and social development.
According to local media reports, the pre-award process for casinos and slots in Córdoba represents a strategic step towards consolidating the tourism and entertainment sector in the province. The Córdoba Lottery has demonstrated its commitment to regional development. It is expected that the awarded companies will significantly contribute to economic growth through job creation, infrastructure investment, increased tax revenue, and tourism promotion while maintaining their social commitment to responsible gaming policies, prevention of underage gaming, self-exclusion programs, and effective sector regulation.
This article was first published in Spanish on 25 March 2025.
