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Los primeros autos Cadillac los llevaban directamente al cabaré.

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Una importante suma de dinero entraba por concepto de juego ilícito.

Martin Fox was very skilled at gambling. He had a rough and strong character, which combined with his background made him be less favored with the local bourgeoisie. At that time, first-class citizens used to gather at Montmartre or Sans Souci cabarets more than at Tropicana. 
But the shows and beautiful salons in Tropicana were a magnet in each release. And he and his partners quickly became example of great economic solvency.
Despite the large number of visitors and tourists, the cabaret was unaffordable, according to Martin. To open its doors cost about 3500 pesos a day, including the show, employees and additional costs.
However, according to reliable economic data, each tour boat that came to Cuba at the weekend left around 12 000 pesos in profits, only in the casino. They were also very large sums of money due to illegal gambling.
It must be said that blacks and mulattos could not enter into Tropicana. You had to wear a suit or long sleeved «guayabera». One could not get to the place on foot but by car.
Requirements were so strict that on one occasion the ambassador of Haiti made a reservation. And Martin, who always came to the cabaret around eight in the evening and checked reservations, ordered cancellation. The maître was compelled to say that there was no table available.