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Praça da Republica
Belém do Pará, Brazil
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
Open: 1943, Close: 1946
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| In April 1943, it was opened in Belém, the Casino Marajó, with roulette, campista and other games of chance. Having difficulties for the casino location, the casino owners had the idea of using the building of the Assembleia Paraense, located at the Praça da Republica.Assembleia Paraense was the main recreational club frequented by the elite of Belém. Gathered the general meeting of members of the same club, they opposed to his lease, but eventually surrendered, pressured by the governing power. And the Assembleia Paraense was transformed into Casino Marajó. The casino offered in addition to the gambling, amusement and performances.The Casino will have closed with the prohibition of gambling in Brazil, which took place in 1946 |
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Added: 2016-01-13
Last Update: 2016-01-13
"Pará became a big casino" from Diário Carioca 03.30.1945
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