The state of California, located on the west coast of the United States, is by far the most polulated state in the country. There are also a number of California brick and mortar casinos running within the legal jurisdictions of its Amerindian owned lands. Due to the fact that they are located on Amerindian land, many California brick and mortar casinos are situated in out-of-the-way locations. When going to a California casino, it is advisable to call ahead and get clearly defined directions.

Almost all California betting houses are open 24 hours a day. California betting houses are permitted to offer electronic gaming machines, twenty-one, and other card games. Unfortunately, the games of craps and roulette are not permitted, but some California casinos offer modified forms of these games that are played with cards as a substitute for dice or roulette wheels. Slots, electronic poker and electronic keno are the most desired electronic gaming machines you will find in California casinos. A handful of the card games consistently played in California betting houses include chemin de fer, baccarat, 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 wagering) options for bettors and casual players.

A couple of California betting houses permit overnight motor home parking for the vacationing player, so if you are looking at a California brick and mortar casino trip you will be able to make quite a few stops and stay a while.