California is located on the west coast of the United States, is by far the most polulated state in the nation. There are also a number of California casinos operating on its American Indian controlled lands. Due to the fact that they are situated on American Indian land, many California brick and mortar casinos are located in out-of-the-way locations. When going to a California casino, it is a good idea to ring ahead and get definite directions.

Nearly all California brick and mortar casinos are open all day and night. California brick and mortar casinos are permitted to provide electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and a number of other card games. Sadly, the games of craps and roulette are not permitted, but a number of California betting houses present alternative varieties of these games that are played with cards rather than dice or roulette wheels. Slots, electronic poker and electronic keno are the most favoured electronic gaming machines you will find in California betting houses. A few of the card games usually wagered on in California casinos include blackjack, punto banco, poker (including pai gow, Caribbean stud and three-card poker), Spanish 21, and Let it Ride. A great many California betting houses also offer bingo, casino war and OTB (off track betting) alternatives for gamblers and casual gamblers.

Several California casinos permit overnight trailer accommodations for the traveling gambler, so if you are planning a California betting house trip you can make quite a few stops and stay a while.