US-based Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has confirmed its interest in a tender for a casino resort to open at Hellinikon in Athens.

An international tender for a casino in Hellenikon will be launched in October 4, 2019, in order to meet the 35-day period envisaged by international legislation since the signing of the interministerial decision, Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis said on Thursday.

Greek Development and Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis on Thursday said he was in talks with two investment schemes for the casino project in Hellinikon and reiterated the government's intention not to have any new delay in the tender.