Casinos in California
What the official sources say about gambling in California: the rules, the minimum age and the casinos. Every fact links to its source.
California Gambling Control Commission's compacts page lists 64 Tribes operating 67 casinos statewide (its About page gives an older figure of 65 casinos by 62 Tribes).6
Law and minimum age
The Commission makes suitability determinations for Tribal key employees, vendors and financial sources.1 California's Bureau of Gambling Control inspects gambling operations statewide and approves card room game rules; tribes carry primary on-site regulation of tribal casinos.2
Casinos
Pechanga
Pechanga Resort Casino in the Temecula Valley offers 200,000 sq ft of smoke-free gaming space.3 Pechanga Hotel has 1,100 guest rooms.3
Morongo
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is at 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA 92230, on 44 acres at the foot of the San Gorgonio mountains.4
Viejas
Viejas Casino & Resort (5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA) includes the Willows Hotel, an adults-only (21+) resort.5 Viejas states guests must be at least 18 to enter its Bingo & Slot Parlor (age rules vary by venue in California).5
This guide is about visiting land-based venues. Rules change: check the regulator before you travel.