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Casinos and racetracks in California

  • 52Casinos and racetracks
  • Not confirmedMinimum age
  • 37Poker rooms
  • 25Open 24 hours

Entry rules, games, poker rooms and blackjack rules for the 52 casinos and racetracks in California (51 casinos, 1 racetrack), with sources.

Information checked: 2026-10-02

Entry and money rules for casinos and racetracks in California

ItemDetailsStatus

Are winnings taxed?

Winnings are generally subject to 30% withholding, except Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, Roulette, Big Six.Confirmed[8][9]

Do I have to declare cash I bring in?

The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is US$10,000.Confirmed[10]

Open 24 hours?

25 of 52 are confirmed open 24 hours (hours confirmed for 26).Varies

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is not confirmed yet.Not confirmed

Is there a dress code?

Not confirmed.Not confirmed

Is there an entry fee?

Not confirmed.Not confirmed

Can I use cash or a credit card?

Not confirmed.Not confirmed

Can I exchange money?

Not confirmed.Not confirmed

What are the minimum bets?

Not confirmed.Not confirmed

Can foreign visitors enter?

Not confirmed.Not confirmed

Status: Confirmed = checked with a source; No rule in law = checked and no rule exists; Varies = set by each venue; Not confirmed = not yet checked.

Cities in California

Casinos and racetracks in California, by type

52 in total

Commercial casinos（1）

Tribal casinos（4）

Casinos on tribal land, run under an agreement between the tribe and the state.

Card rooms（47）

State-licensed rooms, mostly card games such as poker played against other players.

Photo credits (8)

Blackjack rules in California, by casino

No casino’s blackjack table rules are confirmed yet.

Regulator

Sources

Each casino’s sources are on its own page.

#KindSourceChecked
1RegulatorCalifornia Gambling Control Commission
2RegulatorBureau of Gambling Control (California DOJ)
3RegulatorCGCC – Cardroom Information
4RegulatorCalifornia Gambling Establishments List (BGC; game rules PDFs per establishment)
5LawCalifornia Penal Code 330 (banking or percentage games prohibited)
6RegulatorCGCC - Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compacts, Secretarial Procedures, Casinos and Payments
7RegulatorNational Indian Gaming Commission
8RegulatorIRS Publication 519: U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens (gambling winnings of nonresident aliens)
9RegulatorIRS: Nonresident aliens, exclusions from income (IRC 871(j) gambling winnings)
10RegulatorU.S. Customs and Border Protection: Money and Other Monetary Instruments

There are 52 casinos and racetracks in California (all open). By type: Card room 47, Integrated resort 4, Racetrack 1. The minimum age is not confirmed. The regulator is California Gambling Control Commission, California Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control, National Indian Gaming Commission. Confirmed so far: games offered for 14, poker rooms for 37 and 24-hour opening for 25. Items we have not confirmed are marked “Not confirmed”.

“Largest first” orders casinos by slot machines and tables. Where we lack the numbers, we estimate from the type of venue and the games offered.

This page gives information about venues and table rules. It is for people 18 or older and does not encourage betting real money. Rules such as the minimum entry age differ by country and region, so please follow the local law.

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