Though I have a page dedicated to this, it looks like California may be able to legalize online poker in the near future. When they do, they should probably arrest everyone in the city government and the police department while they’re at it for taking part in the office pool for March Madness. This doesn’t mean that at some point in the future this won’t change, but it’ll make the news if the local law enforcement agencies start arresting residents who place bets. What does all this mean for players? Just like elsewhere in the US, you should be able to play at online casinos as a California resident without the worry of being arrested or charged.
Most online casinos offering wagers to California residents are owned by companies and individuals who can’t be brought to California to face charges so it’s a waste of time to go after them. This hasn’t been tested in court and the odds of it being tested are slim. Almost every online casino offers both roulette and craps, so unlike other states, an argument could be made that online casinos are operating illegally by offering these games to residents of the state.
One area that sets California apart from other states is they have a specific law that makes craps and roulette illegal.
