For traditional roulette players, California may not be the state for you. The fast-paced, Las Vegas-style table roulette, played with a traditional roulette wheel and ball, is actually outlawed in the state of California, according to the California State Division of Gambling Control. State law mandates that the outcome of any casino table game must be decided by cards. As such, a few casinos offer various versions of roulette, the most common being California Roulette. California Roulette is similar to traditional roulette but uses cards rather than a wheel to determine whether a bet is a win or a loss. Other casinos offer video roulette and bingo roulette. Below are casinos who offer a California variance of traditional roulette.
The Pala Casino Spa Resort, located in Pala, California, claims to be a Las Vegas-style casino with the added luxury of a spa, resort amenities and multiple restaurants. The Pala Casino offers its patrons Pala Roulette, a table game that observes the same betting practices and odds as traditional roulette. However, instead of a wheel, the game is played with a deck of 38 cards. Inside and outside bets follow similar rules to the traditional game.
Pala Casino Spa Resort
11154 Hwy 76
Pala CA 92059
877-WIN-PALA
palacasino.com
A branch of the famous Las Vegas casino chain, Harrah's Rincon in San Diego offers Volcanic Roulette Bingo, a non-table game that carries the traditional odds and probability of a roulette wheel into a game of bingo. Gamblers who are looking for betting options similar to roulette and can't give up a bouncing ball will enjoy Volcanic Roulette Bingo. Located in Valley Center in San Diego County, Harrah's can be part of a great San Diego vacation. The hotel also offers several restaurants and amenities.
Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort
777 Harrah's Rincon Way
Valley Center, CA 92082
760-751-3100
harrahsrincon.com/casinos/harrahs-rincon-san-diego/
Viejas, located in Alpine, California, is a Native-American casino that boasts an abundance of poker tables but also offers slots, table games and their own Mystery Card Roulette, a variance of the game that is played with cards. Mystery Card Roulette offers the same bets and odds as traditional roulette, but players must learn to play with cards. The casino also houses several restaurants, a large outlet mall and an auditorium for entertainment events.
Viejas Casino & Outlet Center
5000 Willows Road
Alpine, CA 91901
800-426-2537
viejas.com
