SPECIFIC PENAL CODES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Illegal Gambling in California — PC §330
PC §330 prohibits banked or percentage card games and other games of chance played for money outside of licensed venues. Bookmaking is separately prohibited under PC §337a.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Gambling Laws California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §330 / PC §337a
- Classification
- Misdemeanor
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 6 months jail and/or $500 fine
- Probation Eligible
- Yes
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- PC §330PC §337aPC §319B&P §19858
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