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Monte Serrat
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
Open: 1943, Close: 1946
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| .The casinos ( brazilians use the term cassinos) arrived in Brazil during the Empire and were attended even by the Emperor D.Pedro II. With the establishment of the republic in 1917 went underground.In 1934 President Getulio Vargas allowed the reopening of casinos.By decree of 30 April 1946, the government of President Marechal Dutra ordered the closure of casinos. Then 71 casinos were closed all over Brazil.The Pampulha Casino, building project of the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer, has opened in 1943. Closed in 1946 due to the ban on gambling in Brazil. Now houses the Museum of Art, |
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CG115146
Added: 2013-09-15
Last Update: 2013-09-15
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