Indian casinos in California
California has one of the largest tribal gaming footprints in the US. Tribes run Class III casinos under state compacts.
Answer first
90s| Question people search | What we store | Where to open |
|---|---|---|
| Indian casinos in California? | 88 record facilities | California tribal casino directory |
| Online casino instead? | not legal commercial iGaming | Is online casino legal in California? |
| Sports betting instead? | not legal sports betting status | Is sports betting legal in California? |
| Who regulates tribal floors? | Tribe + compact + NIGC stack | Who regulates tribal casinos? |
In short
Key takeaways
- Our directory lists 85 tribal casinos and gaming venues in California.
- Proposition 1A (March 2000) let tribes run slot machines and house-banked card games under state compacts.
- Most California tribal casinos require you to be 21 because they serve alcohol; a few without alcohol allow 18.
- Online casino and sports betting are not legal in California.
Progress
Land tribal vs online ads
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Venue list
our records + our records
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California tribal casino directory
Directory
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No CA iGaming
CGCC never licenses online casinos
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No CA sportsbook
Sports status not legal
Search mixes “indian casinos in california” with online-casino ads. Those are different products.
Sequence
If you wanted a place
Step 01
Open the California tribal board
California tribal casino directory
Step 02
Read compact / class on the card
How tribal casinos work · Class II vs III.
Step 03
Ignore iGaming ads
Is online casino legal in California? — no.
Key numbers
California in three numbers
Floor rules
California gaming terms
Know before you sit
- Compact
- The agreement between a tribe and the state that allows Class III gaming.
- Cardroom
- Commercial poker and card club; cannot bank games.
- Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
- Compact payments shared with non-gaming tribes.
- CGCC
- California Gambling Control Commission.
California tribal venues in our directory
| Venue | City | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Ridge Casino | Plymouth | Class III |
| Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City | Cathedral City | Class III |
| Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs | Palm Springs | Class III |
| Agua Caliente Fuel | California | Class II |
| Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage | Class II · Class III |
| Augustine Casino | Coachella | Class III |
| Barona Resort & Casino | Lakeside | Class II · Class III |
| Bear River Casino Resort | Loleta | Class II · Class III |
85 venues in total — see the full California tribal casino directory.
Floor rules
California lanes
Know before you sit
- Tribal floor
- Compact plus the tribal gaming agency.
- Cardroom
- CGCC land product — not tribal, not iGaming.
- Online casino / sports
- Both not legal in our state table. Separate guides.
Seats
California formats at a glance
Each ticket links the official page we checked on 2026-10-13.
Keep reading
Related pages
- Is sports betting legal in California? →Is sports betting legal in California? No statewide sportsbook. CGCC: sports betting is not regulated.
- Is online casino legal in California? →Is online casino legal in California? No commercial iGaming. Cardrooms, lottery, tribal floors are separate.
- California tribal casino directory →
- Tribal casino directory →
- Are prediction markets legal in the US? →Are prediction markets legal? Event contracts sit in CFTC and state-court fights. Not a 50-state sportsbook map.
- Is online sports betting legal in the US? →Is online sports betting legal in the US? Not all 50.
- Is online poker legal in the US? →Is online poker legal in the US? com. Live in DE, MI, NJ, NV, PA.
- Is daily fantasy sports legal in the US? →Is daily fantasy sports legal? Only where a state licenses or registers it. California opinion 23-1001 says no.
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After the 90 seconds
Questions before and after you play
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01California tribal
Are California tribal casinos the same as online casinos?
No. Tribal floors sit under IGRA and compact. Commercial online casino is not legal in California. CGCC says it has never licensed online casinos.
02Advice
Is this page legal advice?
No. It points at record counts, the tribal directory, and the California online-casino guide. Compact text controls. Ask counsel or the tribal gaming agency.
03More questions people ask
How many Indian casinos are in California?
Our directory lists 85 tribal venue records in California, including resorts, smaller casinos and travel-centre gaming. The California Gambling Control Commission lists the compacted tribes.
Why are only tribes allowed slots in California?
Proposition 1A (March 2000) amended the state constitution to let federally recognized tribes run slot machines and banked card games on tribal land under compacts. Commercial cardrooms may not bank games.
What is the age at California tribal casinos?
Most are 21 because they serve alcohol; some without alcohol on the floor admit 18-year-olds. Check the venue.
Is sports betting legal at California tribal casinos?
No. Proposition 26, which would have allowed in-person sports betting at tribal casinos and racetracks, failed in November 2022.
Sources
- CGCC — tribal compact information · accessed Oct 12, 2026State compact record. Venue list: California tribal casino directory.
- NIGC — Gaming Tribe Report (updated 2025-12-12) · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- National Indian Gaming Commission — Gaming tribes by state · accessed Oct 14, 2026IGRA classes and tribal operations.
- California Gambling Control Commission — online sports betting (California) · accessed Oct 13, 2026California: not legal for online sports betting.
- CA casino: Guide is-online-casino-legal-california. https://www.cgcc.ca.gov/?pageID=gaming · accessed Oct 13, 2026California: not legal for online casino.