About Casinos in Brazil

[DPoker33]

I did some research and translated a few articles about casinos in Brazil.
Here are some excerpts, information taken from various websites:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was the great center of culture and entertainment in Brazil—in addition, of course, to being the federal capital until 1960, when the seat of government was transferred to the newly built Brasília.
It was in the capital of Rio de Janeiro that Brazil's largest casinos were established. The most emblematic of all was the Cassino da Urca, founded in 1933 in a building that formerly housed the Hotel Balneário, facing Guanabara Bay.

Players gamble at a casino in Rio de Janeiro: gambling had a short life in Brazil, permitted between 1920 and 1946.
Casinos, closed for 80 years, are once again the subject of a bill in Brazil.

For over a decade, gambling enjoyed a golden age in Brazil and brought many benefits to the country, not only in terms of entertainment. Tourism grew and casino-related activities generated thousands of jobs—over 40,000, according to estimates.
Casinos did not live solely on roulette, baccarat, blackjack, poker, and other games: they were also the stage for major shows, featuring national and international artists.


Casino da Urca folklore show 1941


Land-based casinos lasted only 12 years. On April 30, 1946, through Decree-Law 9,215, President Eurico Gaspar Dutra banned gambling throughout the country. It is speculated that he was influenced by his wife, who was very religious and opposed to gambling.



Copacabana Palace
Opened in 1923, the venue had one of the most important casinos in the country, which was also popular among American tourists. It was designed by French architect Joseph Gire and, according to some newspapers at the time, had a structure superior to the main casinos in Europe. For this reason, it was strategically built in the Copacabana neighborhood, dedicated to Rio's high society.


Eight decades later, gambling remains prohibited in Brazil, but there are bills pending in Congress to re-legalize the sector, although there is still much resistance from some more conservative and religious groups. The arguments in favor are that the establishment of casinos would attract tourists and generate jobs – as was the case in the 1930s and 1940s.
Opponents, on the other hand, fear that the practice will be associated with corruption and money laundering, in addition to contributing to personal and financial problems with addiction.
Although regulations for the return of physical casinos are still pending, the online gaming market continues to grow, with several international groups operating in the casino and online betting sector. They are, therefore, an alternative for those who want to gamble without leaving home.

 

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Located at a strategic point on Avenida Atlântica in Rio de Janeiro, Cassino Atlântico bore the same name. The building immediately caught the attention of visitors with its Art Deco style. Its interior was shaped like an ocean liner, and visitors had access to gaming tables, roulette wheels, and baccarat.



Designed by architect Luiz Signorelli, it was inspired by buildings in Colombia. Its gardens were designed by Burle Marx and the interior was decorated in a neoclassical style.
The casino only operated for two years due to a ban imposed two years after the hotel opened.



The Hotel Parque Balneário was built in 1912 in Santos (SP) and welcomed guests from the coffee elite, as well as renowned artists and politicians. With sophisticated décor that included pieces from Italy, France, and Portugal, it had large halls for banquets and dances, with a very eclectic architectural style.



The Urca Casino is undoubtedly the most famous casino Brazil has ever had. The building that housed the casino was inaugurated in 1922 as the Hotel Balneário in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel was built to welcome the public and exhibitors of the Modern Art Week that took place in Rio de Janeiro in 1922.

 

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Located at a strategic point on Avenida Atlântica in Rio de Janeiro, Cassino Atlântico bore the same name. The building immediately caught the attention of visitors with its Art Deco style. Its interior was shaped like an ocean liner, and visitors had access to gaming tables, roulette wheels, and baccarat.

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Designed by architect Luiz Signorelli, it was inspired by buildings in Colombia. Its gardens were designed by Burle Marx and the interior was decorated in a neoclassical style.
The casino only operated for two years due to a ban imposed two years after the hotel opened.

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The Hotel Parque Balneário was built in 1912 in Santos (SP) and welcomed guests from the coffee elite, as well as renowned artists and politicians. With sophisticated décor that included pieces from Italy, France, and Portugal, it had large halls for banquets and dances, with a very eclectic architectural style.

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The Urca Casino is undoubtedly the most famous casino Brazil has ever had. The building that housed the casino was inaugurated in 1922 as the Hotel Balneário in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel was built to welcome the public and exhibitors of the Modern Art Week that took place in Rio de Janeiro in 1922.

The Urca Casino operated until 1946, when gambling was banned by then-President Dutra. Between 1954 and 1980, the building was adapted to house the television studios of TV Tupi:



Former Urca Casino

 

[Sunz of Beaches]

Very interesting insights into some casinos in the country of Brazil. Really thought out with a lot of photos. Looking forward to visit one if I ever go there.

 

[DPoker33]

Very interesting insights into some Casinos in the country of Brazil. Really thought out with a lot of photos. Looking forward to visit one if I ever go there.

I've never been to one myself. I live in the south, far from the most famous ones, and as you've seen, there are no more games or betting, and “Casino” is just the name. Good luck to you!

 

[Nicolas Lacerda]

Very interesting insights into some Casinos in the country of Brazil. Really thought out with a lot of photos. Looking forward to visit one if I ever go there.

Casinos are not allowed in Brazil anymore

 

[najisami]

Very nice research you've done Diva.
Up till this moment, I always thought casinos are allowed in Brazil due to the huge number of Brazilians I see online.
The Urca casino is the one that caught my attention more than the others. Great location. What a landscape there!
Thank you and good luck.

 

[DPoker33]

Very nice research you've done Diva.
Up till this moment, I always thought casinos are allowed in Brazil due to the huge number of Brazilians I see online.
The Urca casino is the one that caught my attention more than the others. Great location. What a landscape there!
Thank you and good luck.

Hey, Sami!
I don't know any of them, but I'd like to!
The Urca casino, according to Wikipedia:
From 1954 to 1980, after being purchased by Diários Associados, the building was adapted to house the TV Tupi studios. After decades of neglect and deterioration, the seaside section of the old Casino was restored by the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) to serve as its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, where it operated from 2013 to 2021.
In 2023, the building was converted into the Escola Eleva Urca school, which won the government tender in 2020 to take over the space. The school is expected to accommodate 300 students, and the façade, which retained the walls of the original building, was renovated, as was the entire interior floor.

Good luck to you too, thank you for your appreciation, Sami!

 

[billibooo]

Oh I would love to see these places with you <3 I better start getting back into Duolingo <3 Lovely post babes <3

 

[DPoker33]

Oh I would love to see these places with you <3 I better start getting back into Duolingo <3 Lovely post babes <3

Yes! And I would also love to visit all those iconic places! Maybe one day? Let's keep studying languages! Good luck, Sis!