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Casino Español de Manila is a club established in 1893 by Spaniards living in the Philippines as their exclusive venue for recreational and social activities. It later opened its doors to Filipino members to foster Spanish-Filipino ties in the country.[1] The club is located at 855 Teodoro M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila.
History[edit]
Spanish period[edit]
Earlier records show that Governor General Narciso Claveria y Zaldua formalized the foundation of the casino in Manila on October 31, 1844,[2] the date which is celebrated by the casino as the year of its founding.
American colonial period[edit]
The first building of the Casino Español de Manila was built in 1913 but formally opened in 1917. It was designed by architect Juan Arellano,[3] incorporating influences of neo-renaissance style.[4]
The structure used to occupy the whole block from Taft Avenue to San Marcelino St. and housed the offices of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Spain. As the official clubhouse and social venue of the Spanish community, the building’s reception and banquet halls hosted parties, celebrations and balls. Among the noted events in this venue in the 1930s was the extravagant party held to celebrate the birthday of the King of Spain. Apart from attending parties in its halls, guests could also view the garden from the terrace while members could play tennis and pelota games in its courts.[1]
In 1945, the structure was destroyed in World War II during the Liberation of Manila. The club was temporarily moved to a two-story house along Apacible St. (formerly Oregon) and Perez St. in Paco, Manila.[1][3]
Post-War period[edit]
In 1951, Casino Español de Manila was rebuilt on its original site through the help of Ignacio Planas.[3] Parts of the property were sold and the new structure was built facing San Luis St. (now T.M. Kalaw St.).[1] The new clubhouse was designed by architect José María Zaragoza using the prevalent post-World War II “Filipino-California-Spanish style”. The structure has arched verandas surrounding an inner courtyard.[5]
The new Casino Español de Manila was inaugurated on November 3, 1951 with President Elpidio Quirino and Vice-President Fernando Lopez in attendance. In 1962, it played host to King Juan Carlos de Borbon, who was then the Crown Prince at that time, and Queen Sofia. The Queen returned to the club in year 2000 during an official visit to the Philippines.[1]
Present-day club[edit]
While Casino Español de Manila caters to its members only, it now welcomes guests and visitors to its compound. The club holds events in its open-air Patio de Orquidias. It has a restaurant that offers Spanish food in its menu. At the back, it has a fronton that is used for jai alai and pelota games. Right beside the casino is the former site of the Instituto Cervantes Manila where Spanish classes were held, promoting the Spanish culture in the Philippines.[1]
Football[edit]
The club has organized a football team. Casino Español fielded a team at the 1935 Philippines Football Championship.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ abcdefTorres, Jose Victor. 'The Iberian Social Club'. Metrozines: Metro Society. Metro Society. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^'Casino Español de Manila – Metro Manila'. PHelpy. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^ abc'National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines: Casino Español de Manila'. National Registry of Historic Sites and Structures in the Philippines. National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^Villaruel, Nicole (22 November 2013). 'American Colonial Contemporary Architecture'. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^Villalon, Augusto (28 August 2006). 'Spanish heritage complex in the heart of Manila'. Heritage Conservation Society. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ^Stokkermans, Karel. 'Philippines 1935'. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
External links[edit]
- Casino Español de Manila on Facebook
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How to Play Spanish 21
How Spanish 21 is Related to Blackjack
Spanish 21 is a fast-paced variation of blackjack that has become increasingly popular. The game is played on a standard blackjack table. The main difference between Spanish 21 compared to blackjack is the removal of all 10's in the decks. Jacks, Queens, and Kings remain, but all natural 10's are removed from every deck used at the table.
If you know much about blackjack you're probably thinking that Spanish 21 holds a very high casino advantage. By removing all of the 10's, Spanish 21 gains an increase in house advantage by about 25%. However, to compensate for removing the 10's and the higher house advantage, there are very lucrative bonuses and additional rules, compared to blackjack, which bring the house advantage back down.
One of the most important rules in Spanish 21, that highly differs from blackjack, is the rule that a player's 21 always beats a dealer's 21. The additional rules and bonuses are listed below.
Bonus 21
When your cards equal 21 in Spanish 21, you might qualify for a Bonus 21. The chart below explains each type of bonus you can receive for achieving a total of 21.
| Cards | Suit | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Cards | 21 | 3:2 |
| 6 Cards | 21 | 2:1 |
| 7 or More Cards | 21 | 3:1 |
| 6-7-8 | Mixed Suit | 3:2 |
| 6-7-8 | Same Suit | 2:1 |
| 6-7-8 | Spades Only | 3:1 |
| 7-7-7 | Mixed Suit | 3:2 |
| 7-7-7 | Same Suit | 2:1 |
| 7-7-7 | Spades Only | 3:1 |
Super Bonus
In Spanish 21, a player can receive the Super Bonus when they are holding suited 7-7-7 and the dealer draws a 7 in any suit. Bets from $5 to $24 pay a Super Bonus of $1000 and bets of $25 or more pay a Super Bonus of $5000. If a Super Bonus occurs, an Envy Bonus of $50 is paid to every other active player at the table. Both splitting and doubling void the Super Bonus.
Some casinos have slightly different rules for the Super Bonus so make sure to check the rules before playing.
Pair Splitting
Spanish Casing
When playing Spanish 21 you have the option of splitting any cards of equal value, including aces, to create a maximum of four hands. You have the option of hitting and doubling on any split hand. The Bonus 21 is paid out on split hands, but split hands void the Super Bonus.
Late Surrender
Spanish 21 offers a rule called late surrenders. Late surrenders is another additional rule that increases the odds of the player. If a player doesn't like the first two cards that they are dealt, they have the option of surrendering and forfeiting half of their original bet, which completely removes them from the hand. However, surrendering is never allowed on a dealer's blackjack.
Doubling Down
Players are allowed to double down once on any two or more cards, with any total, even after splitting. When a player chooses to double down, he can place any bet up to a maximum of his original bet. Bonus 21 payouts are voided on a hand that is doubled down.
Double Down Rescue
There is an additional rule in Spanish 21 concerning doubling down called double down rescue. With the double down rescue rule, if a player is not satisfied with his non-busted double down hand, he is allowed to rescue the doubled portion of his bet. If a player chooses to rescue their doubled down bet, he forfeits his original wager and is removed from the hand.
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