U.S. Casino Directory - California

Agua Caliente Casino
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
(760) 321-2000
Website: www.hotwatercasino.com
(115 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 858-3600
Restaurants: 6  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$7.95 L-$10.95 D-$16.95/$21.95 (Fri-Sat)
Other Games:  BJ, MB, CSP, TCP, P, PGP, BG (Sun-Thu)
Overnight RV Parking: Only offered at adjacent truck stop
Special Features: Associated with Spa Casino. 1,000-seat showroom.


Augustine Casino
84001 Avenue 54
Coachella, California 92236
(760)391-9500
Website: www.augustinecasino.com
(125 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 752-9294
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$7.95/$9.95 (Sun) D-$9.95/$14.95 (Fri-Sat)
Other Games: BJ, TCP, S21
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: Free


Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino
1932 Wildcat Canyon Road
Lakeside, California 92040
(619) 443-2300
Website: www.barona.com
(15 miles N.E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 7-BARONA
Room Reservations: (877) 287-2624
Rooms: 397  Price Range: $89-$299
Suites: 10  Price Range: $250-$500
Restaurants: 5   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B/L-$10.99/$13.99 (Sat-Sun) D-$15.99/$17.99 (Fri-Sat)
Other Games:  BJ, BG, B, MB, P, CSP, PGP, TCP, LIR, CW, S
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Offers card versions of roulette and craps. Food court. Wedding chapel.  18-hole golf course. Buffet discounts for slot club members.


Black Bart Casino
P.O. Box 1177
Willits, California 95490
(707) 459-7330
(160 miles N.W. of Sacramento)

Restaurants: 1 Deli  Liquor: No
Hours: 8am-2am/24 hours (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 6,000 Square Feet
Other Games: Slots Only
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Black Oak Casino
19400 Tuolumne Road North
Tuolumne, California 95379
(209) 928-9300
Website: www.blackoakcasino.com
(100 miles S.E. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 747-8777
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Casino Size: 22,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Blue Lake Casino
777 Casino Way
Blue Lake, California 95525
(707) 668 -9770
Website: www.bluelakecasino.com
(10 miles N. of Eureka)

Restaurants: 3  Liquor: No
Buffet: B/L- $4.95/$5.95(Sat)/$6.95(Sun) D-$7.95/$9.95(Wed/Fri)
Other Games: BJ, S21, TCP, LIR, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino
14455 Highway 16
Brooks, California 95606
(530) 796-3118
Website: www.cachecreek.com
(35 miles N.W. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 452-8181
Room Reservations: (888) 772-2243
Rooms: 173  Prices: $129-$189
Suites: 27  Prices: $159-$319
Restaurants: 4   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$10.99  D-$16.99
Casino Size: 18,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, CSP, LIR, PGP, B, MB, BG (Sun-Thu)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Offers card versions of craps and roulette. Full-service spa.


Cahuilla Creek Casino
PO Box 390845
Anza, California 92539
(909) 763-1200
(30 miles S. of Palm Springs)

Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: Brunch-$8.95 (Sun)  D-$8.95 (Thu)
Other Games: BJ
Overnight RV Parking: No
Senior Discount: 15% off food if 55 +
Special Features: Free supervised children’s play area.


Casino Pauma
777 Pauma Reservation Road
Pauma Valley, California 92061
(760) 742-2177
Website: www.casinopauma.com
(35 miles N.E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 687-2862
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$5.95  D-$7.95/$10.95 (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 35,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, LIR, PGP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various if 55 or older
Special Features: Offers card versions of craps and roulette.


Cherae Heights Casino
P.O. Box 635
Trinidad, California 95570
(707) 677-3611
Website: www.cheraeheightscasino.com
(25 miles N. of Eureka)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 684-BINGO
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ, P, PGP, BG (Wed-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Chicken Ranch Bingo
16929 Chicken Ranch Road
Jamestown, California 95327
(209) 984-3000
(100 miles S.E. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 752-4646
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-Midnight/9am-1am (Fri-Sun)
Casino Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Other Games: Slots only, BG (Thu-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Call ahead for permission
RV Dump: No


Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
711 Lucky Lane
Coarsegold, California 93614
(559) 692-5200
Website: www.chukchansigold.com
(35 miles N. of Fresno)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 794-6946
Rooms: 190  Prices: $79-$159
Suites: 6  Prices: Casino Use Only
Restaurants: 5  Liquor: Yes
Buffets:  B-$6.99  L-$8.99  D-$11.99
Other Games: BJ, S21, MB, TCP, PGP, LIR
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Chumash Casino
3400 East Highway 246
Santa Ynez, California 93460
(805) 686-0855
Website: www.chumashcasino.com
(40 miles N.W. of Santa Barbara)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 728-9997
Room Reservations: (800) 248-6274
Rooms: 89  Prices: $125-$145
Suites: 17  Prices: $245
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Buffets: L-$12.99  D-$15.99
Casino Size: 94,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, PGP, BG, LIR, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: No
Special Features: 2-for-1 buffet Mon-Thu for slot club members.


Colusa Casino & Bingo
P.O. Box 1267
Colusa, California 95932
(530) 458-8844
Website: www.colusacasino.com
(75 miles N. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 655-U-WIN
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$5.95 (Sat/Sun)  L-$5.95  D-$7.95
Senior Discount: Tue/Sun 8:00am-3:30pm
  seniors receive free $5 slot play,  coffee,
  pastries, slot tournament, if 50 or older
Other Games: BJ, P, CSP, TCP, PGP, BG (Fri-Tue), CW
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Offers card version of craps.


Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino
7751 N. State Street
Redwood Valley, California 95470
(707) 485-0700
Website: www.coyotevalleycasino.com
(115 miles N. of San Francisco)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 332-9683
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: No
Other Games: BJ, BG (Fri-Tue)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Desert Rose Casino
901 County Road 56
Alturas, California 96101
(530) 233-3141
(250 miles N.E. of Sacramento)

Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: Yes
Hours: 9am-Midnight/1am (Fri-Sat)
Other Games:  Slots Only, BG (Sun/Mon/Wed-Fri)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Mondays specials from 10am to 5pm if 55 or older


Diamond Mountain Casino
900 Skyline Drive
Susanville, California 96130
(530) 252-1100
Website: www.diamondmountaincasino.com
(160 Miles N.E. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 319-8514
Restaurants: 1   Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: 25% off in deli if 55 or older


Eagle Mountain Casino
P.O. Box 1659
Porterville, California 93258
(559) 788-6220
Website: www.eaglemtncasino.com
(60 miles S.E. of Fresno)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 903-3353
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$3.99  L/D-$5.99
Casino Size: 9,600 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, LIR, BG (Thu-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Elk Valley Casino
2500 Howland Hill Road
Crescent City, California 95531
(707) 464-1020
Website: www.elkvalleycasino.com
(84 miles N. of Eureka)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 574-2744
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Casino Size: 23,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, BG (Fri-Mon)
Overnight RV Parking: Free if casino customer
RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Lunch discount Tue if 55+


Fantasy Springs Casino
82-245 Indio Springs Drive
Indio, California 92203
(760) 342-5000
Website: www.fantasyspringsresort.com
(125 miles E. of Los Angeles)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 827-2WIN
Rooms: 250  Prices: $129-$279
Suites: 11  Prices: $299-$399
Restaurants: 6 (1 open 24 hours)  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: Brunch-$14.95 (Sun)
Casino Size: 95,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, S21, MB, P, LIR, TCP, BG, OTB
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: 24-lane bowling alley. $5 off brunch for slot club members.


Feather Falls Casino
3 Alverda Drive
Oroville, California 95966
(530) 533-3885
Website: www.featherfallscasino.com
(100 miles N. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (877) OK-BINGO
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$7.50 (Sat/Sun)  L-$7.25 
D-$9.99/$7.99 (Thu)$14.50 (Sat)/$16.50(Fri)
Casino Size: 38,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various on Mon/Wed if 55+
Fun Book: Need voucher from local hotels


Gold Country Casino
4020 Olive Highway
Oroville, California 95966
(530) 538-4560
Website: www.gold-country-casino.com
(100 miles N. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 334-9400
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: No
Other Games: BJ, BG (Sat-Wed)
Overnight RV Parking: Call for permission
Special Features: 200-room hotel expected to open by December 2004.


Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center
1800 Golden Acorn Way
Campo, CA 91906
(619)938-6000
Website: www.goldenacorncasino.com
(40 miles S.E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 794-6244
Restaurants: 2 (Open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ, TCP, LIR
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: 33-acre auto/truck stop and convenience store.


Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort
33750 Valley Center Road
Valley Center, California 92082
(760) 760-751-3100
Website: www.harrahs.com
(35 miles N.E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 777-2457
Rooms: 201  Prices: $79-$300
Suites: 17  Prices: Casino Use Only
Restaurants: 7  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$13.99 (Sat-Sun)  L-$9.99
     D-$16.99 (Wed)/$19.99 (Sat)/$18.99 (Sun/Thu)/$25.99 (Fri)
Casino Size: 45,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, PGP, MB, TCP, LIR
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: New 450-room hotel expected to open by January, 2005.


Havasu Landing Resort & Casino
5 Main Street
Havasu Lake, California 92363
(760) 858-4593
Website: www.havasulanding.com
(200 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll Free Number: (800) 307-3610
Restaurants: 1   Liquor: Yes
Hours: 9:30am-12:30am/2:30am (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BJ, TCP (Wed-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Must use RV park
Casino Size: 6,000 Square Feet
Special Features: Marina, RV park ($22 per night) and campground rentals. Mobile homes on lake available for daily rental, call (760) 858-5410.


Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino
13101 Nakomis Road
Hopland, California 95449
(707) 744-1395
Website: www.shokawah.com
(100 miles N. of San Francisco)

Toll Free Number: (888) 746-5292
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ, S21, P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel
12222 New York Ranch Road
Jackson, California 95642
(209) 223-1677
Website: www.jacksoncasino.com
(60 miles S.E. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 822-WINN
Rooms: 99  Price Range: $89-$124
Suites: 4  Price Range: $169-$259
Restaurants: 2   Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$12.95 (Sat/Sun)/L-$8.95/10.95(Sat/Sun)/D-$12.95/$15.95 (Fri)
Other Games: BJ, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG (Mon-Wed)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: 10% off buffet if 55 or older


Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina
2755 Mission Rancheria Road
Lakeport, California 95453
(707) 262-1900
Website: www.kvcasino.com
(120 miles N. of San Francisco)

Toll-Free Number: (800) FUN-1950
Rooms: 80  Prices: $60-$120
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: Brunch: $7.77 (Sun)
Other Games: BJ, LIR, TCP, PGP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Must use RV park
RV Dump: Free
Senior Discount:  $10 in matchplay on Sun/Fri if 55 or older
Special Features: Marina with 80 slips.


Lucky Bear Casino
P.O. Box 729
Hoopa, California 95546
(530) 625-5198
(30 miles N.E. of Eureka)

Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-Mid/1am (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BJ, P
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Lucky 7 Casino
350 N. Indian Road
Smith River, California 95567
(707) 487-7777
Website: www.lucky7casino.com
(100 miles N. of Eureka)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 777-7170
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ, BG (Sun/Tue/Wed)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Casino Size: 24,000 Square Feet


Mono Wind Casino
37302 Rancheria Lane
Auberry, California 93602
(559) 855-4350
(30 miles N.E. of Fresno)

Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$6.95
Other Games: BJ, S21, PGP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Casino Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Senior Discount: $2.99 lunch buffet if 55+


Morongo Casino Resort and Spa
49750 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, California 92230
(909) 849-3080
Website: www.morongocasinoresort.com
(90 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 252-4499
Restaurants: 2   Liquor: Yes
Casino Size: 100,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  BJ, P, CSP, TCP, LIR, MB, PGP, BG (Wed-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: 310-room hotel and expanded casino expected to open by December, 2004. Offers card version of craps. Slot club members get food and gas discounts.


Paiute Palace Casino
2742 N. Sierra Highway
Bishop, California 93514
(760) 873-4150
Website: www.paiutepalace.com
(130 miles N.E. of Fresno)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 3-PAIUTE
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Buffets: Brunch-$5.99 (Sun)
Other Games: BJ, P
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Fun Book: Ask at cashier cage
Senior Discount: 10% off in restaurant, if 55+
Special Features: 24-hour gas station and convenience  store.


Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, California 92054
(760) 510-5100
Website: www.palacasino.com
(35 miles N.E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (877) 946-7252
Room Reservations: (877) 725-2766
Rooms: 425  Prices: $109-$169
Suites: 82  Prices: $129-$320
Restaurants: 7  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$9.99/$12.99(Sat/Sun) D-$13.99/$19.99 (Fri)
Other Games: BJ, B, MB, TCP, PGP, CSP, LIR, CW
Overnight RV Parking: Free (park in west lot)
RV Dump: No
Special Features: Offers card versions of craps and roulette. Live entertainment daily.  Fitness center and spa.


Palace Indian Gaming Center
17225 Jersey Avenue
Lemoore, California 93245
(559) 924-7751
Website: www.thepalace.net
(50 miles S. of Fresno)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 942-6886
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$4.99 L-$6.99  D-$10.99
Casino Size: 105,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, MB, P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Offers video versions of craps and roulette.


Paradise Casino
450 Quechan Drive
Ft Yuma, California 92283
(760) 572-7777
Website: www.paradise-casinos.com
(170 miles E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 777-4946
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ, P, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free (3 day maximum)
RV Dump: No
Special Features: Part of casino is located across the state border in Arizona. Offers video versions of craps and roulette. 10% food discount with slot club card. $1.95 breakfast special


Pechanga Resort and Casino
45000 Pala Road
Temecula, California 92592
(909) 693-1819
Website: www.pechanga.com
(50 miles N. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (888) PECHANGA
Rooms: 429  Price Range: $109-$179
Suites: 63  Price Range: $169-$359
Restaurants: 6   Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$6.99 (Sat/Sun)  L-$8.99  D- $11.99/$16.99(Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BJ, MB, P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Must use RV park
RV Dump: $6.50 charge to use
Casino Size: 88,000 Square Feet
Special Features: 168-space RV park ($32 per night/10% off if Good Sam or AAA member). Live entertainment. 2am-5am buffet for $3.95.


Pit River Casino
20265 Tamarack Avenue
Burney, California 96013
(530) 335-2334
Website: www.pitrivercasino.com
(190 miles N. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 245-2992
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-Midnight/2am (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BJ, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: $5 match play and lunch special on Mondays if 55 or older.


Red Fox Casino & Bingo
300 Cahto Drive
Laytonville, California 95454
(707) 984-6800
(150 miles N.W. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 4-RED-FOX
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: No
Hours: 10am-Mid/2am (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


River Rock Casino
3250 Hwy 128 East
Geyserville, California 95441
(707) 857-2777
Website: www.river-rock-casino.com
(75 miles N. of San Fran.)

Restaurants: 2   Liquor: No
Buffets: B- $6.50 (Sat/Sun) L-$8.50  D-$10.50/$14.50 (Fri/Sat)
Other Games: BJ, PGP, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: No


Robinson Rancheria Bingo & Casino
1545 E. Highway 20
Nice, California 95464
(707)275-9000
Website: www.robinsonrancheria.biz
(100 miles N.W. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 809-3636
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$5.95 )(Sat/Sun)  L-$5.95  D-$9.99/$12.99 (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 37,500 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, PGP, TCP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free (one night only)
RV Dump: No
Fun Book: Ask at cage on birthday
Senior Discount: Free lunch and $10 matchplay Mon 9am-11am if 55+
Special Features: Nearby 60-site RV park.


Rolling Hills Casino
655 Barham Avenue
Corning, California 96021
(532) 528-3500
Website: www.rollinghillscasino.com
(115 miles N. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 331-6400
Restaurants: 3  Liquor: No
Buffet:  B-$6.95 L-$8.95  D-$11.95/$14.95(Wed)
Other Games: BJ, PGP, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: 1/2 price buffets Tue/Thu if 50 or older


San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
5797 North Victoria Avenue
Highland, California 92346
(909) 864-5050
Website: www.sanmanuel.com
(65 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 359-2464
Restaurants: 2 Snack Bars  Liquor: Yes
Casino Size: 75,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, P, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: $10 bingo buy-in Fri if 55+
Special Features: Charges players a commission on their blackjack games.


Soboba Casino
23333 Soboba Road
San Jacinto, California 92583
(909) 654-2883
Website: www.soboba.net
(90 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 4-SOBOBA
Restaurants: 3  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$8.95/$15.95(Sun)
Casino Size: 52,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, MB, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG
Overnight RV Parking: Free (must check-in
with security first)/RV Dump: No


Spa Casino
140 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, California 92262
(760) 323-5865
Website: www.sparesortcasino.coml
(115 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 258-2WIN
Room Reservations: (800) 854-1279
Rooms: 215  Price Range: $89-$329
Suites: 15  Price Range: $189-$1,700
Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours)  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$7.95/$20.95 (Sun)  L-$9.95  D-$16.95/$21.95 (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 15,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ, MB, P, PGP, TCP, LIR
Overnight RV Parking: No
Senior Discount: Various on Wed if 55+
Special Features: Hotel offers hot mineral spa with massages and facials. 10% room discount for seniors (55+) and AAA members. Nightly live entertainment.


Spotlight 29 Casino
46200 Harrison Place
Coachella, California 92236
(760) 775-5566
Website: www.spotlight29.com
(130 miles E. of L. A.)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 377-6829
Restaurants: 2  Liquor: Yes
Other Games: BJ, MB, P, PGP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Three fast-food outlets including McDonald’s.


Sycuan Resort & Casino
5469 Casino Way
El Cajon, California 92019
(619) 445-6002
Website: www.sycuancasino.com
(10 miles E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 279-2826
Rooms: 201  Price Range: $110-$135
Suites: 14  Price Range: $135-$305
Restaurants: 6  Liquor: No
Buffets: B-$14.95 (Sun)  L-$9.95  D-$13.95/$14.95 (Fri-Sun)
Casino Size: 73,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  BJ, B, MB, P, PGP, LIR, CSP, TCP, BG, OTB
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Wed 7-11am, $5 slot play, free cont. breakfast, 50% off lunch buffet
Special Features: Offers card versions of craps and roulette. Hotel is four miles from casino with free shuttle service. Two 18-hole golf courses.


Table Mountain Casino & Bingo
8184 Table Mountain Road
Friant, California 93626
(559) 822-2485
Website: www.tmcasino.com
(15 miles N. of Fresno)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 541-3637
Restaurants: 4  Liquor: No
Buffets: L-$7.99/$9.99(Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun)  D-$9.99
Other Games:  BJ, S21, P, PGP, LIR, TCP, BG (Wed-Sun)
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: $3.99 lunch buffet on Thursday if 55 or older.


Thunder Valley Casino
1200 Athens Ave
Lincoln, California 95648
(916) 408-7777
Website: www.thundervalleyresort.com
(35 miles N.E. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 871-7771
Restaurants: 4  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B- $7.99  L-$11.99  D-$16.99
Other Games: BJ, PGP
Overnight RV Parking: No
Special Features: Affiliated with Station Casinos of Las Vegas. Five fast-food outlets.


Twin Pine Casino
22223 Highway 29 at Rancheria Road
Middletown, California 95461
(707) 987-0197
Website: www.twinpine.com
(70 miles W. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 564-4872
Restaurants: 1  Liquor: No
Other Games: BJ, PGP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No


Valley View Casino Resort
16300 Nyemii Pass Road
Valley Center, California 92082
(760) 291-5500
Website: www.valleyviewcasino.com
(35 miles N.E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (866) 843-9946
Restaurants: 2   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$7.99/$8.99 (Sun)  L-$10.99  D-$15.99/$17.99 (Thu-Sat)
Other Games: BJ, MB, PGP, TCP
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Slot club members receive $3 off buffets.


Viejas Casino
5000 Willows Road
Alpine, California 91901
(619) 445-5400
Website: www.viejas.com
(25 miles E. of San Diego)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 84-POKER
Restaurants: 6   Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$8.99/$15.99(Sun) D-$11.99/$13.99 (Fri)
Other Games: BJ, B, MB, P, CSP, LIR, TCP, PGP, BG, OTB
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Special Features: Factory outlet shopping center.


Win-River Casino
2100 Redding Rancheria Road
Redding, California 96001
(530) 243-3377
Website: www.win-river.com
(163 miles N. of Sacramento)

Toll-Free Number: (800) 280-8946
Restaurants: 1 Snack Bar  Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$8.99 (Sat)/$14.95(Sun)  D-$19.95 (Wed)
Casino Size: 37,000 Square Feet
Other Games: BJ,TCP, LIR, BG (Sun-Thu)
Overnight RV Parking: Free (must register inside at front desk first)
RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Food discounts if 55+
Special Features: Comedy club, entertainment center. Food discounts for Players Club member.

 


The History of Gambling - Casinos in California

Gambling in California: A History Lesson

Here are the key dates in the expansion of casino gambling in California:

Early 1980s -- Citing their semi-independent status as sovereign nations, tribes begin to offer bingo with prize money.

1987 -- The casino door opens. The U.S. Supreme Court rules that California can't bar gambling on tribal land.

1988 -- To handle future gambling, Congress passes the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. It mandates that tribes and state government establish compacts, or joint agreements on the types and size of gambling. Between 1988 and 1997, Indian gambling nationwide jumps from $212 million to $6.7 billion.

1998 -- Angry over compact talks with Gov. Pete Wilson, tribes spend $67.5 million on Proposition 5 to establish gambling rights in California. Nevada casinos spend $25 million on the losing side.

1999 -- Gov. Gray Davis signs 58 compacts allowing card games and up to 2,000 slot machines per casino. The state collects $150 million, nearly all of it for nongambling tribes. No money goes to the state general fund.

2000 -- Voters approve a second gambling measure, Proposition 1A. after the state Supreme Court strikes down the 1998 measure. The tribes spend $15 million this time against little opposition.

2004 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and several tribes negotiate to reopen the compacts. Tribes are asking to end the 2,000-slot limit in exchange for a $1 billion payment. Other talking points: royalties on additional slots for future years and rules on labor, legal and environmental side-effects of casinos.

California’s Indian casinos are legally allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other house-banked card games. The games of craps and roulette are not permitted. However, some casinos do offer modified versions of craps and roulette that are played with cards rather than dice or roulette wheels.

Most California card rooms also offer some form of player-banked blackjack but, because they are prohibited by law from playing blackjack, the game is usually played to 22 rather than 21. Additionally, players must pay a commission to the house on every hand they play. The amount will vary depending on the rules of the house but, generally, it’s about two to five percent of the total amount bet. There are slightly more than 100 card rooms in California and you can see a listing of them on the Internet at: www.cgcc.ca.gov/cardrooms.html

California’s tribes aren’t required to release information on their slot machine percentage paybacks and as of July, 2004 the state of California did not require any minimum returns on gaming machines.

Unless otherwise noted, all California casinos are open 24 hours and offer: slots, video poker, and video keno. Optional games offered include: baccarat (B), blackjack (BJ), Spanish 21 (S21), mini-baccarat (MB), poker (P), pai gow poker (PGP), Caribbean stud poker (CSP), let it ride (LIR), three card poker (TCP), bingo (BG), casino war (CW) and off track betting (OTB). The minimum gambling age is 18 (21 if alcohol is served).

Although most of the casinos have toll-free numbers be aware that many of those numbers will only work for calls made within California. Also, many of the casinos are in out-of-the-way locations, so it is advisable to call ahead for directions, especially if you will be driving at night.

For more information on visiting California contact the state’s department of tourism at (800) 862-2543 or www.visitcalifornia.com