Of California’s 68 land-based casinos (as of January 2024), just under 50% of them are in the northern half of the state. There are 31 Northern California casinos with another poised to open in February 2024.
In this piece, we’ll list the casinos in Northern California, describe what games you’ll be able to play at the venues, and highlight when new casinos might be opening around the state.
Are there legal casinos in Northern California?
Yes, there are legal casinos in Northern California. The state has an interesting history around the legal status of casinos, and to avoid confusion, we won’t be listing cardrooms in our list of casinos even though some cardrooms will use “casino” in their branding. Also, we won’t be including online casinos in California, as they are not legal.
Northern California casinos operate under licenses issued by the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC). To maintain licensure, they must abide by standards for fair play and gaming integrity. All casinos throughout the state have a revenue-sharing model to help all such gambling operations thrive, while tax revenue from the casinos goes to the state’s General Fund.
List of all casinos in Northern California
There are 31 casinos in Northern California, with at least one more set to arrive in February 2024. Here is the full list of all land-based casinos in the region.
