Casino Marina del Sol, Gaming complex in Talcahuano, Chile

Casino Marina del Sol is a gaming and entertainment complex in Talcahuano, Gran Concepción, set on 54 hectares with 19,630 m² built. Its gaming hall holds around 1,300 slot machines, 50 gaming tables and 330 bingo seats, and features a large interior mural inspired by the 1920s. The complex also includes a 120-room five-star hotel, a convention center and four kilometers of navigable canals.

Chile's Law 19.995 on casinos took effect in May 2005, allowing 24 casinos nationwide and up to three per region, at least 70 km apart. The Biobío Region drew seven casino projects, five for Gran Concepción; Marina del Sol beat the San Pedro de la Paz, Borde Río, Enjoy-Lotería and Cirsa bids. On 13 November 2008 the SCJ authorised it to operate for 15 years, with an investment over 150 million dollars and 1,044 permanent jobs.

The gaming hall holds a large interior mural inspired by the 1920s, a detail visible to anyone entering. The complex also planned four kilometres of navigable canals, with themed restaurants set on small islets, plus an interactive museum and a five-star hotel opened on 8 July 2009 under the Sonesta and GHL brands.

The complex opens daily at noon and stays open until 4 AM on weekdays, with continuous operation on weekends. Visitors should plan accordingly if they want to experience the venue during late-night hours.

The gaming hall holds a large interior mural inspired by the 1920s, a detail many visitors walk past. The complex also planned four kilometres of navigable canals, with themed restaurants set on small islets, plus an ecological farm and an interactive museum.