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Edificio do Casino da Povoa
Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
Type: Land Based Status: Open Link to Website
The gambling was legalized in Portugal in 1927, being allowed in Estoril, Madeira Island, Espinho , Curia, Sintra (never opened), Santa Luzia (never opened), Figueira da Foz and Praia da Rocha. Will be granted, for given period.
Povoa, traditional beach area with several illegal casinos, was not covered by legislation. Because no one has run for the Santa Luzia area concession, the people requested the trasnfer of the grant, which he achieved.
Was constituted the Empresa Turismo Praia Povoa de Varzim, that the municipality was a shareholder, and secured the award.
During the years 1929 to 1933 the casino worked in the casino halls of the old Casino Chinez. On June, 10, 1934 was inaugurated the casino building, which continues until today, with successive changes, but keeping the original façade.
The dealership is now Estoril Sol, which also owns the casinos of Estoril and Lisboa.
The casino had several assignements: Monumental Casino da Povoa de Povoa, Monumental Casino da Póvoa, Casino da Povoa de Varz
CG054370 Current Denom: €0,50
Issued: 2002
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2022-09-10 Color: Yellow
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Bourgogne et Grasset
Inlay: R White
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG054371 Current Denom: €1
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Green
Mold: Plain
Mftr: BG
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG054374 Current Denom: €2
Issued: 2002
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Pink
Mold: Plain
Mftr: BG
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG054377 Obsolete Denom: €5
Issued: 2002
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Red
Inserts: 3 Wh
Mold: House
Mftr: BG
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG088165 Current Denom: €10
Issued: 2002
Added: 2012-08-03
Last Update: 2020-10-10 Color: Green
Mold: Jockey
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG088164 Obsolete Denom: €20
Issued: 2002
Added: 2012-08-03
Last Update: 2020-10-10 Color: Pink
Mold: House
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
CG054382 Current Denom: €50
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2022-09-10 Color: White
Inserts: 6 sxs Black
Mold: House
Mftr: BG
Inlay: R Silver
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
oversized 4.3cm
CG054384 Current Denom: €100
Issued: 2002
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Yellow
Mold: House
Mftr: BG
Contributed by: Carlos Pascoal
oversized 4,3cm
CG054386 Obsolete Denom: €200
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Brown
Mold: House
Mftr: BG
CG054387 Current Denom: €500
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Blue
Mold: House
Mftr: BG
CG054388 Current Denom: €5000
Added: 2011-11-20
Last Update: 2019-11-04 Color: Carmine
Mold: House
Mftr: BG
