Mohegan Lands Bid For Athens Hotel, Casino

MONTVILLE, CT — Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has won a bid to develop a luxury hotel and casino in Athens, Greece, according to a statement from the company. INSPIRE Athens will also include entertainment venues, a convention center, shopping, dining, and a mix of other amenities.

The project is anticipated to boost the region's international tourism by 10 percent and create more than 7,000 jobs.

"We are honored to have been chosen by the Hellenic Gaming Commission and believe that as the first Integrated Resort and Casino experience in Greece, INSPIRE Athens will further solidify the City of Athens as one of Europe's most enticing and iconic destinations," Mario Kontomerkos, Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment's President and CEO, said in a statement. "We recognize the importance of this transformative effort for Greece and are looking forward to leading the charge for one of the most ambitious development projects ever undertaken in the country."

The project will be developed at the site of the former Hellinikon International Airport in Athens.