The state of California, situated on the west coast of the United States, is by far the most populous state in the nation. There are also a number of California brick and mortar casinos operating on its Native American owned lands. Because they are situated on Amerindian land, most California brick and mortar casinos are located in out-of-the-way places. When going to a California casino, it is a good idea to call ahead and get specific directions.

Almost all California betting houses are open 24 hours a day. California betting houses are allowed to present computerized gaming machines, twenty-one, and other card games. Sadly, the games of craps and roulette are not permitted, but a number of California casinos offer alternative varieties of these games that use cards in place of dice or roulette wheels. slot machines, electronic poker and electronic keno are the most favoured electronic gaming machines you will discover in California casinos. Some of the card games usually gambled on in California casinos include chemin de fer, punto banco, poker (including pai gow, Caribbean stud and three-card poker), Spanish 21, and Let it Ride. A great many California brick and mortar casinos also offer bingo, casino war and OTB (off track betting) options for bettors and casual gamblers.

A number of California casinos allow overnight RV parking for the vacationing gambler, so if you are looking at a California betting house holiday you can make a number of stops and stay a while.