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Judging from all the fading photographs in the lobby, this is the Wembley of jai-alai. No need to be an expert to appreciate the speed and excitement of the game or enjoy the compelling atmosphere. Betting is continuous, and wagers are placed in colourful and ingenious fashion; money and betting slips fly from punter to bookmaker in a slit tennis ball. The art deco building is worth a visit in itself.
Plaza de la Republica
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