Gambling in Spain

Next stop on the route CasinoToplists travelers – it’s sunny Spain and its magnificent capital. Madrid enchants and excites with its history, elegant architecture, a compulsive attitude to life. Fans of bright emotions adrenaline will love the gaming halls, clubs and casinos of the country!

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Location Spain and brief historical background

The Kingdom of Spain – one of the most beautiful, hospitable and warm Europe.

Its poetic name, oddly enough, she took from the Phoenician language, where “i-punks” was translated as “Beach hyraxes (rabbits).”

Apparently, before there really was a lot of animals. Today, Spain – a country of proud men and beautiful women, whose passion for life, dance, art and adventure known to the whole world.

The capital of Spain, Madrid is the proud history of which dates back to the tenth century. Today, this metropolis is home to over three million people, is the quiet charm of the old quarters and the royal palaces combined with the bustle of busy highways, numerous shops, restaurants and clubs.

Casinos and Gambling in Spain

Spain – a country very reckless, it is believed that is played every or almost every . Spaniards love lotteries, card games, betting and of course casino. For 2013 on the game it was spent more than 10 billion euros. In this case, the average citizen of the country spends on such fun around 480 euros per year, which is significantly higher than in other countries.

Gambling business in Spain legalized. There were periods when rights and opportunities for players and holders of gambling heavily infringed upon, but today it is conducted lawfully. In 2011, it was carried out to legalization according to EU regulations. At the same time there are a number of restrictions, for example, casinos may only operate in the big cities, preferably outside the city limits. Age of visitors – from 18 years. Gaming establishments must be located at a certain distance from each other.

unprecedented law according to which the loss is equal to the casino in a failed investment was adopted in 2013. At year-end, if the losses exceed the amount of winnings, it reduces the tax payments. But with the income tax you have to pay necessary.

Of course, the game of life is concentrated in the center of the capital. Madrid is rightly proud of the three largest and most beautiful casinos of the country and even Europe.

Casino de Madrid

The oldest and most sophisticated casino in the Spanish capital – Casino de Madrid. The five-storey building with a roof terrace is located on Alcalá Street, 15. In 1836, the facility opened as a club for wealthy noblemen who wanted to gamble to spend their time. The building is the best specimen of the Belle Époque, the interiors are also preserved in its original style: white marble, gilding, luxury carpets, curtains and tablecloths.

The Casino de Madrid created 12 huge rooms, perfectly equipped for any gambling. Among other things, visitors can admire the original paintings by famous artists, sculptures and antiques. There is a swimming pool and a sports club, a sauna, and several restaurants, as well as a reading room. Restaurant is very expensive, but worth it. It was here in 2011, passed the final EPT – European Poker Tour, which is usually held in Monte Carlo . Poker is very popular in Spain; find and participate in a poker tournament (large or small) during the stay in the country is very simple.

Gran Madrid

The biggest casino is considered the Spanish Gran Madrid, it is located 29 kilometers north of the capital. Restaurant opened in 1981, its area covers 8000 square meters, there is no break has over 200 slot machinesand various slots.

The three-story building, which houses this casino is one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe, is regularly removed commercials and presentations. The design is executed in vintage style 50s. In the winter season for men dress code – suits and ties. It is interesting to visit the restaurant at least part of the tour, so beautiful all decorated.

Gran Casino Aranjuez

To the south of the center of Madrid, just 35 km outside the city located another legendary Casino – Gran Casino Aranjuez. It is open daily, offering guests not only a variety of gambling , but also the opportunity to enjoy delicious dishes in the restaurant, have fun in a disco or join the national exotic looking flamenco show.

Euro Vegas in 2022

The capital’s casinos are not the only well-known gambling houses are in each resort area. A plan to complete the construction of the largest complex of Las Vegas Sand, in 2022 to be transformed into Euro-Vegas . The project involves 12 combine entertainment complexes, which in addition to the casino will include rooms with 18 thousand slot machines, conference rooms, hotel rooms, shops, restaurants and even a theater.

Upon completion of the construction of Las Vegas Sand will be the largest casino in Europe, the daily load is designed for comfortable stay of 36 thousand visitors. Unprecedented scale for the Old World!

Spain on the map of Europe

Madrid attractions

1. Museo del Prado. Address: Paseo del Prado. Magnificent museum is located in a historic building, inside guests featuring paintings of Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Flemish masters.
2. Plaza Mayor. Address: Plaza Mayor. This beautiful Madrid area, which impresses with luxurious architectural ensemble.
3. Royal Palace. Address: Calle Bailén. The ancient Moorish fortress has now become the official residence and is open for visits. Rooms are decorated with paintings of the geniuses of painting.
4. Queen Cofii Museum. Address: Calle de Santa Isabel, 52. This arts center has gathered the most delightful works of painters of the twentieth century.
5. Cibeles Square. Address: Plaza de la Cibeles. Extraordinarily beautiful area attracts the attention of the XVIII century fountain with a statue of Cybele – the goddess of fertility.

Interesting facts about Spain and Spaniards

• In Spain, more than any other country in Europe, bars, restaurants and cafes. Trapeznichat home here almost not accepted.
• The colors of the national flag are selected with the honor of bullfighting: red – blood, yellow – sand.
• In Spain accepted to marry / get married after 30, and kids start – after 35-40.
• The country has allowed same-sex marriages.
• Most often, the Spanish double surname from the father and the mother.
• Summer to fall under the rain in Spain is almost impossible.
• It is in the Iberian Peninsula invented the guitar, a musket, a mop, a cigarette, a stapler, knife Navajo and goatskin.
• Spain – the birthplace of Chupa Chups, a wrapper for the well-known candy invented himself Salvador Dali!