Aspinall's
Crown London Aspinalls (or Aspinall's) is a private gambling club, established by John Aspinall in London since the 1960s. Crown London Aspinalls is currently at 27–28 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London.[1]
Bronze elephant outside Crown London Aspinalls | |
Address | 27–28 Curzon Street, Mayfair |
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Location | London, England |
Owner | |
Type | Casino |
Capacity | VIP Rooms for up to 25 people each |
Opened | 1960s |
Website | |
aspinalls-club |
History
Club founder John Aspinall, known as "Aspers" to his friends, was a conservationist and the stepson of Sir George Osborne. He was a breeder of wild animals and funded his zoos, to a large extent, from house winnings. In its earlier days, Aspinall's clientele consisted mostly of successful aristocrats who gambled a high part of their incomes, or in a few cases a high proportion of their wealth. The gradual decline in wealth and estates of most English landed gentry has led to the clientele becoming more reflective of the current make-up of Mayfair's residents.
John Aspinall evaded major public recognition until the 1970s. Lord Lucan was a close friend of John Aspinall and regular gambler. Lucan's unresolved disappearance in late 1974 led to major free publicity: John Aspinall commissioned a bust of Lucan which remains displayed prominently.
It is owned by Crown Resorts, a global entertainment chain headquartered in Australia.[2]
References
- "Aspinalls Casino, London". Guide to UK Casinos.
- "Our businesses". Crown Resorts Limited. 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2016.