Casino at Gran Madrid Torrelodones. Casino Gran Madrid Torrelodones is one of the largest casinos in the entire country of Spain, featuring 60,000 square feet of total gaming space. The casino’s elegance is complimented by beautifully landscaped gardens and multiple outdoor lounging areas that guests can enjoy while taking a break from gambling.
Players only win their bets when their combination is higher than that of the dealer, losing if it is lower and keeping the ante—but without winning—if the hand is a draw. Without lifting their arms from the table, players look at their cards, which must be in view of the dealer, and then decide between staying in the game by saying ‘call, in which case they have to double their bet by putting their cards in the box marked 2, or withdrawing from the hand by saying ‘fold’.
A large dealing shoe consisting of six French decks is used to play blackjack, three of one colour and three of another, with 52 cards each.
In the latter case, players lose their ante, leaving their cards face down on the table. Then the dealer removes their bets, verifying the number of cards and picking them up. After the players have decided whether or not to stay in the game or fold, the dealer turns over the bank’s four facedown cards. The bank only plays if its cards contain at least an ace and a king (K) or a higher combination. If not, the bank must pay each player remaining in the game an amount equal to their ante, or initial bet. If the bank plays, the dealer compares its cards with that of the players, paying out combinations that are higher and removing the losing bets.