Un trip along the Estoril Coast, In the surroundings of Lisbon, it will not be complete if you do not come to see the Estoril Casino.
Regardless of whether or not you like the gambling activities that take place in casinos (not my case...), you should know that the Estoril Casino, founded in 1931.
It is the oldest in Portugal, and its early years were marked by stories of spies during the SSecond World War, and dethroned kings who had their stately residence of exile in Estoril.
Currently, the Estoril Casino It is a large leisure center, which not only offers the historic games rooms, but also includes a large auditorium, art galleries, rooms for holding events and, of course, shops, restaurants and bars.
In Portugal there are now eight casinos and they are a concession from the State.
Opened in 1931 at the initiative of Faust of Figueiredo, an important tourism businessman of the time, when you now enter the Estoril Casino, you enter the original building, although, logically, somewhat redecorated. And since 2011 you can do it without any entry control (common in casinos) as if you were entering a large leisure center in any city.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions Curiosities of the Estoril Casino What can I tell you, I will tell you that there are more than 1.300 gaming machines, and that the black Jack It is the modality in which the most people play. Although yes, roulette is where the most money moves.
In addition, a large poker tournament is held every weekend, which is currently open to everyone.
The main casino room has a great gaming environment during day and night, because curious and onlookers are allowed here. But if you want to access more select rooms, smaller in size and more exclusive in atmosphere, you can do so, but you must play there.
On a Saturday or Sunday, up to 500 people usually gather in the main room, of which about 150 are playing simultaneously.
Finally, if you like to play in a casino, you should know that the minimum bet in poker is 2 euros, and in Black Jack, 5 euros. And if you win, to celebrate you can order a bottle of champagne Moet & Chandon, which, yes, will cost you 90 euros.
The Estoril Casino opening hours They are every day, from 15:3 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX a.m.
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