To find the first occurrence in Lugano a games room must go back to 1804, when he was born the first company with the aim of creating a "coffee with playing" sale. He played "biribisso", "bassetta" and of course dice, but only in periods of Autumn Fair. The discussion on the relationship between tourism, theater and casino went on for several decades, until in 1885 was born the Society of the Theatre of Lugano (registered capital of 230,000 francs and 177 shareholders and the common shares subscribed 100 of 500) "to constitute a building to theatrical and musical performances, dance parties and in general shows of any kind related to the nature and tradition of the theater, with an adjoining café and restaurant. "
In 1912 the Company of Theater obtained a license to manage the small games, in 1922 the Company changed its name to Society of the Theatre and the Casino Kursaal in Lugano and successfully resumed the direct management of the games.
Overcome the difficulties resulting from the global crisis of 1929, the Teatro Kursaal He increased collections, year after year, reaching in 1946 a record level of CHF 641'777, which coincided with a real cultural renaissance that led to the creation of 8 opera performances, 45 theater performances, 16 concerts and 284 days of film screenings.
In 1959, following a referendum, as the stakes increased from 2 to 5 francs.
In 1970 the City became the largest shareholder of the Company, by purchasing 184 shares.
In 1992 at the Kursaal, after editing Federal Ordinance, the slot machines are introduced, which will be added to the "boule".
In 1993, with a revision of the Constitution, it is contemplated to introduce the "big games" in Switzerland and Lugano, in the following years, obtained the license for the management of a casino type "A".
The November 29, 2002 opens its doors the Casino Lugano SA, a real pearl of European casino scene, just as it bears witness to the precious pearl that appears in the brand. Currently the shareholders of Lugano game from home are the City of Lugano with 67% of the shares, Swiss Casinos Austria with 29% and some small private shareholders.
On 29 November 2014 the Casino of Lugano totally renews its environments, creating the most important restyling of its history.
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