Companies push for the Elliniko casino
The bidding is getting closer and several potential operators are already fighting to land the rights for the upcoming Elliniko casino.
Greece.- The Elliniko casino project is finally shaping up. The Central Archaeological Council and the Central Modern Monuments Council will meet to finally unblock objections on the site.
That’s why companies interested in the upcoming bidding for the development are starting to push for it. The venue will be located at the former Athens Airport and had been stalled over the last few months.
The government has set the bidding deadline on September 30 and announced it won’t extend it any further.
As the process seems to be on the fast-track, many major company’s execs have visited Greece. After Mario Kontomerkos, CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, visited, Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, flew in as well.
Bidding companies
The bidding process for the future casino in Elliniko, Greece, will end at the end of next month. Despite having more time to submit proposals, three companies are likely to bid for the facility.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), Hard Rock Cafe and Genting are the three companies that will bid for the Elliniko casino, local media ekathimerini.com reported. Mohegan is the operator that has been the most vocal in regards to its interest in the facility.
Mario Kontomerkos, CEO of MGE has visited the country a number of times since the government announced the casino. The company has also revealed a local partner for the development. Mohegan joined construction firm GEK Terna to push for the gaming licence at Greece’s €8 billion project.
GEK Terna’s “reliability, effectiveness and deep knowledge of the Greek market will help us fulfil our vision for the Hellinikon area,” MGE CEO Mario Kontomerkos said.
