Inspired by seafront Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France, the casino and neighboring Grand Provincial Hotel (inaugurated in 1950) remain architectural landmarks of the city of Mar del Plata as well as of Argentina.

[2] Bustillo's twin buildings were designed in an eclectic style, but with reminiscences of French Neoclassical architecture.

[4][5] The grand entrance of the Central Casino, marked by a canopy, was located on Patricio Peralta Ramos Avenue, but was moved to the seashore esplanade following its 2007 refurbishment.

[6] The casino welcomes around 12,000 players per evening during the summer tourist season, with as many as 18,000 daily during January weekends.

[3] The Central Casino shares the north building with a 66-room four star hotel,[2] the Auditorium Theatre, the Ástor Piazzolla Room, a sports arena that hosted gymnastics tournaments and numerous other events at the 1995 Pan American Games, and the School of Hospitality.