Casino gaming is popular in Southern California.
Games of skill, such as poker, blackjack, three-card poker, Pai Gow poker and Caribbean stud, are legal in California, which makes southern California a hot spot for card room action. The privately-owned card rooms of California cannot by law offer games of chance such as slots and roulette. Native American casinos are full casinos with slot machines, roulette tables and table games. You must be 21 to enter California's casinos and card rooms.
Commerce Casino
The Commerce Casino, just five miles southeast of Los Angeles, is the largest card casino in the world with 243 table games, including poker, blackjack, Caribbean stud, baccarat and Pai Gow. This privately owned casino is host to weekly tournaments and major championship events such as the World Poker Tour, and it attracts many celebrities. In addition to the card rooms, the Commerce has a 200-room hotel, an on-site spa and five restaurants.
Commerce Casino
6131 Telegraph Rd.
Commerce, CA 90040
323-721-2100
commercecasino.com
Pechanga Resort & Casino
The Pechanga Resort & Casino embraces the culture and history of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians with indoor hints of nature such as trees and water features and Native American artwork displayed in the hotel's lobby. The AAA four-diamond hotel has over 500 guest rooms and suites, spa, concierge, health club and a pool with private cabanas. Play golf at Journey at Pechanga, nestled within mountains and containing over seven miles of cart paths. Pechanga is the biggest casino in California with over 200,000 square feet of gaming space that contains 130 table games, 54 tables of poker and slot machines. Restaurants and bars line the casino floor with dining options such as Italian, Mexican, burgers and Asian food.
Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, CA 92592
877-711-2WIN
pechanga.com
Viejas Casino
The Viejas Casino of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, contains four restaurants: Far East Winds Asian Cuisine, Harvest Buffet, Daisy's Cafe and Grove Steakhouse; and live entertainment at the V Lounge Cocktail Bar or the DreamCatcher Theater. The casino has over 2,000 slot machines, video poker, daily and weekly poker tournaments, more than 10 types of table games, bingo and off-track betting.
Viejas Casino
5000 Willows Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
800-84-POKER
viejas.com
The Bicycle Casino
The Bicycle Card Room Casino near Los Angeles has over 100,000 square feet of gaming floor space and over 190 tables of card play. The Bike hosts several major championship tournaments, including the World Poker Tour, and hosts free-roll events where the entry fee to play is waived. This casino, decorated with stone floors and crystal chandeliers, offers food and beverage service at the tables and possesses two on-site restaurants. Games include Texas Hold'em, Omaha, 7-Card Stud, Mexican Poker and more.
The Bicycle Casino
7301 Eastern Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
562-806-4646
thebike.com
Ocean's Eleven Casino
Ocean's Eleven Casino in Oceanside, in North County San Diego, offers blackjack, three-card poker, Pai Gow, no-bust blackjack and poker games on over 50 tables. Take in a meal at the casino's restaurant, The Rat Pack Lounge, or have a drink at the bar. Ocean's Eleven is two miles from the beach. This card room casino offers poker tournaments daily, nightly and large prize pool championship series.
Ocean's Eleven Casino
121 Brooks St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
888-439-6988
oceans11.com
Harrah's Rincon
Harrah's Rincon in Valley Center, about 12 miles northeast of Escondido, offers over 100 suites and more than 500 guest rooms in its 21-story hotel and spa. Step back into 1920s at the Sumptuary After Hours Lounge or head outdoors to Eclipse, a poolside dance nightclub. Live entertainment is available at the Open Sky Theater and the Pavilion. Harrah's offers slots, craps, poker, roulette, bingo and blackjack. It also hosts World Poker Tour tournaments.
Harrah's Rincon
777 Harrah's Rincon Way
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-3100
harrahsrincon.com
Hustler Casino
Hustler Casino, 15 miles south of Los Angeles, has more than 80 tables for card play with over 50 dedicated to poker games like Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud and Omaha. Other games offered include blackjack, Pai Gow, California baccarat and Caribbean stud. Shorty's Gift Shop features Hustler logo merchandise and Hustler publications. The casino offers two dining options: Larry Flynt's Bar & Grill or Corky's.
Hustler Casino
1000 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
877-968-9800
hustlercasinola.com
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