California is home to almost 70 casinos, all operated by Native American tribes. As such, California boasts the largest tribal gambling market in the US. Slots are the main attraction along with other card-based table games. Note that California law technically forbids craps, roulette, and certain other casino games. However, many casinos have come up with workarounds like “California Roulette,” a game that plays like traditional roulette but features playing cards.
Meanwhile, real money online casinos are illegal in California. For now, social and sweepstakes casinos are the best options for those wanting to play casino games online. Sites like WOW Vegas, McLuck Casino, High 5 Casino, Pulsz, Funzpoints, Stake.us and others enable players to play online for fun. The sites use virtual currencies, but in some cases offer chances to redeem winnings for cash prizes.