Tribal casinos have become a saving grace for most gamblers in California. Additionally, where these games are played at has also been a challenge for operators and gamblers alike. Proof of this ongoing legal and moral battle could be seen with the failure to legalize California sports betting as voters said No to Props 26 and 27 in late-2022.įurther complicating California’s gambling industry is that some casino games are allowed, while others are not. Gambling in California has been a hotly contested topic for decades.