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California Gambling Laws<\/h1>\n
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Gambling, whether it’s horse-racing or slot machines, is regulated at the state level. In California<\/a>, some — but not all — types of gambling are illegal. More specifically, dealing, playing, or conducting the following games is illegal:<\/p>\r\n