ARGENTINA

Necochea (population 30,000) is on the Atlantic Ocean 85 miles / 136 km southwest of Mar del Plata; 300 miles 400 km south of Buenos Aires.It is a popular beach resort.The beach is some 15 miles / 24 km long and one of the best in the country.In size its rather new casino is second only to Mar del Plata and its chief rival.

HOW TO GET THERE: Roca Railway train 3 times a week from Buenos Aires.or bus 6 times a day.

Calle 4, No.4040, Necochea.

Tel: (262) 23800.rooms.US$50.

Calle 4 y Calle 91.Necochea.

Type: Municipal recreation / sports / casino complex.

Casino Games: 44 tables (32 American roulette, 12 pont y banca).

Open: Summer Only.

Description: Argentina's second largest casino.

Affiliation: La Lotteria de Beneficial.

Neuquen (population 300,000) is the capital of Neuquen province.It is an important service center for the more agricultural towns of the Rio Negro Valley.It sits at the junction of two major rivers the Rio Limay and the Neuquen with good domestic road, rail and air connections and international connections to Chile.It is a clean modern city with good restaurants and attractive parks.

TOURIST INFORMATION: Felix San Martin 182.Best times to visit are January for the Ragata del Rio.
Negro an international recognized kayak race which starts in Neuquen and ends Viedma, at the Atlantic mouth of Rio Negro; and February for the Expocultural Neuquen offering good live music and other cultural events.

HOW TO GET THERE: Aeroperto Internacional Neuquen on RN 22 west of town with extensive domestic service and international services to Chile.

333 Avenue Argentina 387.

Tel: (99) 322-439, 322440.

Type: 5-star hotel.

Amenities: 99 rooms, restaurant, pool shops.US$ 98-109.

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Aeroperto Internacional Neuquen S.A., Neuquen.

Tel / Fax: (99) 489-211.

Fax: (99) 471-073.

Mail address: Santa Fe 120, 8300 Neuquen, Argentina.

Type: Casino only.

Location: At the airport, 10 km from Neuquen City train station.

Clientele: Primarily locals & national tourist.
Casino.
First class European style 38,000 sq.ft./ 3,532 sq.m.

Open: 10pm-7am weekdays, 2pm-7am weekends, Minimum gaming age 18.Proof of age required.No entrance fee.Casual dress.Casino language Spanish.

Casino currency: Peso or US$ (exchange rate 1:1) Casino sponsors slot tournaments.
Casino Games.

Slots: 360 (100 - US$5).

Largest Slot Jackpot Paid: US$83,000.

Video poker: 50 (100 - US$5).

Largest Video Poker Jackpot Paid: US$72,000.

Table Games: 52.

Blackjack: 8 (US$3 - 2,000).

Progressive Blackjack: I (US$5 - 2,000).

Craps: 1 (US$5 - 2,000).

English "0" Roulette: 32 (US$1 - 2,000).

Caribbean Stud: 3 (US$3 - 500).

7 1 / 2: 2 (US$5 - 500).

Punto Banco: 1 (US$1 - 500).

Bingo: 400 seats, Packets US$5 - 25.
Amenities.
Bar, Show Lounge.

Description: The Magic of Casino Magic extends to Argentina.
Affiliation.

Operator: Casino Magic Neuquen S.A., a subsidiary of Casino Magic Corporation (USA).See Advertisement page 231.

Parana (population 200,000) is on the east bank of the Rio Parana River, 235 miles / 376 km northwest of Buenos Aires.Parana is the capital of Entre Rios Province in the Mesopotamia Region, a shipping center of cattle grain and beef.It sets on the east bank of the Rio Parana River across from Sante Fe on the west bank.

TOURIST OFFICE: Secretaria de Turismo Municipal, 25 de Mayo 44.

Tel: (43) 22-16-32.

HOW TO GET THERE: Aeropuerto Cidudad de Parana, 4 daily flights from Buenos Aires.

Av.Dr.Etchevhere y Cordoba, Parana / Entre Rios 3100.

Tel: (43) 21-61-11 or 21-61-14.

Type: Moderate first class convention hotel & casino.

Location: Across the highway from the Parana River.

Casino Games: 15 tables (10 American roulette, 5 pont y banca).

Open: 9pm-3am.

Amenities: 110 rooms, 13 suites, restaurant, bar, disco, meeting facilities, pool, turkish bath, sauna, shops, heliport.Season Year Round.

Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA.

Rates: US$60 - 100.Tax Extra.

Pinamar is on the Atlantic Ocean 150 miles / 250 km from Buenos Aires, 90 miles 1150 km north of Mar del Plata.Pinamar, like Mar del Plata, is a summer resort for wealthy families.Popular restaurants are the Cathedral, Cosona del Tio, and Status.

TOURIST OFFICE: Secrataria de Turismo.Av.Bunge 456.

Tel: (254) 82796.

HOW TO GET THERE: Train from Buenos Aires to Delores, them bus, or taxi to Pinamar.

Avenida Arquitecto Jorge Bunge y Calle Las Sirenas, Pinamar.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Casino Games: 26 tables (20 American roulette, 6 pont y banca).

Affiliation: La Lotteria de Beneficial.

Puerto Madryn (population 22,000) is on the Atlantic Ocean 30 miles / 50 km north of Trelew in Chubut Province, southeast of Buenos Aires.A small seaport founded by Welsh immigrants, it is becoming a popular resort.Attractions are the casino, skin-diving and a nature reserve.

TOURIST OFFICE: Secretaria de Turismo, Av.Roca 223.

Tel: (965) 70110.

HOW TO GET THERE: Daily flights to and from Trelew then take the bus or taxi from Trelew to Puerto Madryn.

163 Av.Roca.

Tel: (0965) 71292, Amenities: 70 rooms.US$80 - 90.

Av.Roca y Sarmiento, Puerto Madryn, Argentina, S.A.

Type: Casino.

Games: 10 tables (6 American roulette, 4 pont y banca).

Resistencia (population 218,000) is near the Paraguay border on the west bank of the Rio Parana River, 575 mi./ 920 km north of Buenos Aires.Resistencia is the hot, bustling capital of the Chaco Province.After dark the town is illuminated with colorful neon lights.

TOURIST OFFICE: Direcion Provincial de Turism JB Justo 135.

Tel: (722) 23547.

HOW TO GET THERE: Daily flights from Buenos Aires; twice weekly train.

Gue-mes 200 Resistecia 3500.

Tel: (722) 22875, Amenities: rooms US$ 58 - 78.

Aeropuerto Internacional, Resistencia 3500.

Type: Casino.

Casino Games: 14 tables (10 American roulette, 4 pont y banca).

Affiliation: La Lotteria de Beneficial.

Rosario de la Frontera (population 14,000) is in Salta Province in northern Argentina. It is a popular resort from June to September.

Termas Hotel.

Casino Games: tables (American roulette, pont y banca).

Affiliation: Salta Provincial Government.

Salta (population 260,000) is in the colonial northwest area of Argentina.Salta is a quaint memorable city with colorful colonial architecture.White washed walls and red tile roofs are accented with pastels, while towers and facades are richly decorated.In the valley oasis, bougainvillea and palms dominate the landscape, but the rest is a desert landscape with grand canyons, red mesas, and catus.The Indian population often wear traditional Bolivian bowler hats.Salta is the birthplace of the zamba music.

SALTA TOURIST OFFICE (Satour): Av.Buenos Aires 93, Salta.Tel (87) 21-1316.

HOW TO GET THERE: Aerolinenas Argentinas and Austral flights from Buenos Aires, or 24 hour bus from Buenos Aires.

Av.Buenos Aires 1 y Caseros, Salta 4400.

Tel: (87) 21-1413.

Amenities: 86 rooms.US$55-90.

651 Alvarado, Salta 4400.

Tel: (87) 21-7005.

Casino Games: tables (American roulette, pont y banca).

Affiliation: Salta Provincial Government.

Bariloche ( population 80,000) is 1,206 miles 1,930 km southwest of Buenos Aires near the Chilean border in the Argentina Lake District on the southern end of Lake Nahuel Huapi.Bariloche is the center of the Argentina Lake District's summer and winter resort life.It is a town of steep streets.Wooden chalets are perched Swiss style upon a glacial moraine at the foot of Cerro Otto.

TOURIST OFFICE: Secretaria Municipal de Turismo, Centro Civico.

Tel: (944) 23-022.

HOW TO GET THERE: Aerpuerto Teniente Candelaria (15 km east of town) Daily flights from Buenos, or train which take 30 hours.

202 Avenida San Martin, 8400 San Carlos de Bariloche.

Tel: (944) 26165.

Fax: (944) 25655.

Type: Superior first class hotel.

Location: One block from the Civic Center.

Amenities: 90 rooms, 6 suites, restaurant, coffee shop, lounge / bar, health club, sauna, indoor pool.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$108-270.

415 Espana, 8400 San Carlos de Bariloche.

Type: Casino.

Location: two blocks west of the Civic Center.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, American roulette, craps, pont y banca).

Open: 10.

30pm3:300am daily.

Entrance fee: US$10.

Affiliation: La Lotteria de Beneficial.

San Martin de los Andes (population 17,000) is on the eastern end of the Lago Lacar (642 meters above sea level), between Zapala and San Carlos Bariloche on highway RN 234.Almost everything is within walking distance of the Centro Civico plaza.San Martin de los Andes is a lovely but expensive little town.It is best for exploring Lanin National Park, skiing at Cero Chapelco, fishing at Junin de los Andes, and water skiing on Lago Lar.
TOURIST INFORMATION; Secretaria Municipal de Turismo, Centro Civico (Avs.San Martin & Rosas).

Tel: (972) 27-347.

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights from Buenos Aires to Neuquen and connecting flights on to San Martin de los Andes.

Route "D", San Martin de los Andes.

Tel: (972) 27460.5-star Luxury hotel on a hilltop overlooking the town.111 rooms, restaurant, shopping gallery, swimming pool, sauna, nightclub, bus service to town.Skiing at Cerro Chapelco.US$69-90.

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Villegas & Elordi, San Martin de los Andes.

Tel / Fax: (972) 27-142.

Mail address: Santa Fe 120, 8300 Neuquen, Argentina.

Type: Casino only.

Location: 10 km from San Martin de los Andes and 200 from Bariloche train station.

Clientele: Equal mix of nationals & foreign tourist.
Casino.
First class European style 5,000 sq.ft./ 465 sq.m.

Open: 8pm-7am weekdays, 2pm-7am weekends, Minimum gaming age 18.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.

Casino language Spanish Casino currency: Peso or US$ (exchange rate 1:1) Casino sponsors slot tournaments.
Casino Games.

Slots: 54 (100 - US$1) Largest Jackpot US$12,000.

Video poker: 12 (100 - US$1).

Table Games: 9.

Blackjack: 1 (US$5 - 500).

French "0" Roulette: 5 (US$1 - 500).

Caribbean Stud: 1 (US$3 - 500) 7 1 / 2 1 (US$5 - 500).

Punto Banco: 1 (US$1 - 500).
Amenities.
Bar, Show Lounge.

Description: The magic of Casino Magic extends to Argentina.

Affiliation Operator: Casino Magic Neuquen S.A., a subsidiary of Casino Magic Corporation (USA).See Advertisement page 231.