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Cascais, Portugal
Type: Land Based
Status: Closed
Open: 1873, Close: 1945

The building of the Casino da Praia was built on the initiative of José de Freitas Reis in 1873. The King D.Luís I authorized that same year, the creation of the Casino da Praia at the entreaty of a committee, primarily made up of elements of the nobility. Built on the former bastion of the battery, the Casino opens its doors in the year 1873, although not yet completed. Initially, also known as Club, becomes the favorite meeting place of the aristocracy and g who attend Cascais beach (where the royal family summered). Open from early morning, one lives there, listening to music, reciting and gambling. The prize-giving ceremonies of the races under the aegis of the royal family, as well as their dances foreclosure, were held there. With the legalization of gambling in 1927, finished the gambling at this casino. The building of Casino da Praia was demolished in 1945.
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Casino Money
Tokens - Older Currency (5) [QuickView]
CG112725 Obsolete
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

100 REIS; coin D.Carlos 1900; nickel; leaked star 6 points. REIS (kings) was the currency of the monarchy (until 1910)
CG112726 Obsolete
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

200 REIS; coin D.Manuel II 1909; silver ; leaked star with 6 tips , punctured CASINO DA PRAIA. REIS (kings) was the currency of the monarchy (until 1910)
CG112727 Obsolete
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

200 REIS; coin of the 4th centenary of India; silver, leaked star with 6 tips, punctured CASINO DA PRAIA. REIS (kings) was the currency of the monarchy (until 1910)
CG112728 Obsolete
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

500 REIS; currency D.Manuel II; silver; leaked star with 6 points and 3 circular holes, punctured CASINO PRAIA. REIS (kings) was the currency of the monarchy (until 1910)
CG112729 Obsolete
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

500 REIS of King Manuel II, 1910 commemorating the Marquis of Pombal, silver, leaked star with 6 tips, and puncture CASINO DA PRAIA REIS (kings) was the currency of the monarchy (until 1910)
Casino Collectibles
Post Cards (6) [QuickView]
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CG112733
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2022-02-01
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
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CG112734
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2022-02-01
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
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CG112735
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2022-02-01
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
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CG278574
Added: 2022-02-01
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
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CG278575
Added: 2022-02-01
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
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CG278576
Added: 2022-02-01
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
Other Items (3) [QuickView]
CG112730
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

Casino program circa 1880's
CG112731
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

Casino program 1918
CG112732
Added: 2013-07-28
Last Update: 2013-07-28
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal

Casino program 1943
Total Items (14)

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