5-29-20 – We Are Re-Opening on June 1st!
Dec 06, 2020 Jamul Casino: Open. 9-handed games but can play at 5-handed max table with 50% reduced rake if you want. Players have temperature checks and must wear masks. 1-2 tournaments daily in October. Players have temperature checks and must wear masks. 1-2 tournaments daily in October. Jamul Casino: Open. 9-handed games but can play at 5-handed max table with 50% reduced rake if you want. Players have temperature checks and must wear masks. 1-2 tournaments daily in October. Players have temperature checks and must wear masks. 1-2 tournaments daily in October. Elk Valley Casino offers 300+ Vegas style slot machines, blackjack tables, poker tournaments & live games, bingo 4 days a week, gift shop and the Full House Bar & Grill restaurant. The restaurant is open 7 days a week. Sunday - Thursday 10:00 A.M. Friday & Saturday 10:00 A.M. Elk Valley Casino: Crescent City: Del Norte. Sold and relocated in 2010 to Towers Casino in Grass Valley Golden Acorn Casino: Campo. Open seasonally, closed. Elk Valley Casino This Northern California casino is open 24 hours daily. It features 23,000 ft.² of gaming space, 11 table and poker games, and over 300 distinct gaming machines.
Lucky 7 Casino has selected the date of June 1, 2020 to re-open with reduced service. This will be the first part of a limited capacity, multi-phased opening process. A rigorous planning process was used to create a comprehensive Health and Sanitation Program that has been reviewed and approved by the Public Health Official of United Indian Health Services covering all areas of the Casino and property. During this phase, only the Casino will be open and with limited capacity. All other areas of the property will continue to be closed.
Masks will be required to enter and to be worn while on the property for both guests and staff. Guests are requested to bring their own mask, however Lucky 7 Casino will provide them if needed. All guests and staff will have a quick, non-contact temperature check at the entrance door. Throughout the property, we will have hand sanitizing stations, health sign reminders and social distancing barriers. During this initial phase, there will be no alcohol sales or smoking allowed. Limited food and soda service will be available. To encourage physical distancing, every other slot machine will be off and table games suspended.
“In consultation with Del Norte County, and the Governor of the State of California we feel confident in our plan to re-open with the implementation of our Health and Sanitation Program,” said John Scott, General Manager of the Lucky 7 Casino.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has approved Curry County to enter into Phase one of re-opening their County effective May 15, 2020. Del Norte County is submitting a plan to the State of California for a variance to speed up the re-opening of Del Norte County, including the opening of vacation rentals. The Lucky 7 Casino leadership has been in communication with a network of rural tribal casinos who are planning on opening in the month of May, and are monitoring their openings.
“If there is a significant change in the status of the COVID-19 virus within our community we will re-assess our decision and plan accordingly,” said Scott.
Further ongoing announcements and news will be sent via our email list and social media channels.
For further information please contact marketing@lucky7casino.com .
4-02-20 – New Store hours at Fuel Mart.
Lucky 7 Casino Fuel Mart – Store Hours Update
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 situation, effective Sunday the 5th of April, walk-in store hours will be reduced to 9 am to 6 pm daily. Gas pumps can be used 24 hrs a day with payment by a valid credit card or debit card.
Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
3-31-20 – Ongoing Closure, Fuel Mart open.
Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 situation, Lucky 7 Casino will be postponing our targeted April 4th re-opening. Additionally, the hotel will be closed as of the 31st. The new opening date for the casino and hotel has yet to be determined and will be updated in the future. At this time, the fuel mart and gas pumps will remain open.
We are very grateful for our guests and staff during this difficult time. Dedicated employees will continue to receive benefit coverage and be paid with their paid-time-off hours. We have no layoffs planned and look forward to welcoming back all our staff when we are able to re-open.
During this ongoing pandemic, we continue to monitor all relevant community health updates. While there are no currently known, positive cases in Del Norte or Curry counties, we are responding to notices from our public officials at the local, state and federal levels. We are grateful for our wonderful community, and encourage our guests and staff to stay safe and adhere to health guidelines.
As we all go through this together, we miss seeing our friends and spending time together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the near future and being of service once again. We thank you for your patience and for all the efforts in this unusual time.
For our continuing communications, please continue to monitor this page and follow us our social media channels. For direct messages, we will be available via email to marketing@lucky7casino.com, on Facebook messenger and at 707-487-7777.
For further health information, please see https://www.cdc.gov/Coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Thank you very much,
John Scott
General Manager
( during Casino/Restaurant Temporary Closure)
Smith River, CA. Monday, March 20, 2020
After carefully reviewing the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and with the concern for our community, guests and employees, effective immediately, Lucky 7 Casino, Howonquet Restaurant, Club 7 Sports Bar and Tolowa Event Center will be temporarily closed with a planned re-opening at 8am on April 4th. The hotel and fuel mart will remain open at this time, with an additional status review on Monday the 23rd.
We want to thank all our friends and guests during the process of evaluating the ever changing situation and look forward to being able to continue providing services and entertainment to all our valued guests.
All promotions will be placed on temporary hold, including the Spring-into-Summer-Cadillac-Giveaway. All tickets will be secured in place and available on opening.
Our ongoing status will be continue to be posted to this page and our social media channels. For direct messages, we will be available via email to marketing@lucky7casino.com, on Facebook messenger and via answering service at 707-487-7777.
All non-essential staff will be temporarily laid-off and will be able to draw unemployment compensation or use their accrued paid-time-off accounts.
Thank you very much,
John Scott
General Manager
Smith River, CA. Monday, March 16, 2020
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation/Lucky 7 Casino Enterprises values your business and is actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the matter very seriously and if additional steps need to be taken we will notify everyone immediatelyThe Lucky 7 Casino Enterprises doors will remain open with the following attention to detail:
- Additional Housekeeping staff has been brought on board to constantly clean the gaming machines with the proper disinfectant and supplies of cleaning cloths to be changed out often preventing cross contamination.
- All Self Service Drink Stations will be closed effective immediately. Drink Services will continue by certified food handlers.
- The Salad Bar will be closed at the end of business on March 16, 2020. Our servers will be happy to plate your salad for you.
- All table condiments in the Howonquet Restaurant will be served upon request and not left on tables.
- Restaurant menus will be cleaned in between customer viewing.
- The Lucky 7 Fuel Mart will remain open to serve the public and all pumps will be routinely cleaned and sanitized.
- All Fast Foods in the Lucky 7 Fuel Mart will discontinued until further notice.
- Hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed throughout the property in public spaces and employee-only areas for people to readily use.
- The Hotel is open for business with few interruptions.
The Lucky 7 Casino Enterprises are following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and are routinely cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces (e.g. workstations, counter-tops, and doorknobs), as well as requiring employees to practice reg
3/12/20
Dear Valued Guest,With the recent onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lucky 7 Casino is taking every precaution to protect both our guests and employees. We are closely monitoring updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), The World Health Organizations (WHO), and Government agencies in regard to this matter. As an organization who cares deeply about our guests and team members, we will continue to take additional precautions and safety measures to minimize risk. We want to ensure you are confident in playing and staying with us at Lucky 7 Casino Hotel.
In addition to routine daily cleaning, the following proactive measures have been put in place:
- Installation of additional alcohol-based hand sanitizers throughout the property, restaurant, all major entrances and exits, throughout the casino floor and back of house areas
- We are working to maintain hygiene awareness and standards throughout our organization with reminders of washing hands for a minimum of 20 seconds, avoiding touching one’s face, staying home when feeling sick
- Signs reside inside restrooms reiterating the message to “please wash your hands”
- Housekeeping Services team members are continuously disinfecting high-contact touch points, including door handles, gaming machines, handrails, surfaces and chairs
- All employees are being reminded to stay home if they are not feeling well
- Casino chips are being cleaned and sanitized
- During meetings, we are offering several practical tips to enforce hygiene awareness and are giving prompt updates as we learn more
Thank you for your confidence and trust that your safety is our top priority. We are monitoring all updates and will communicate new information as it is received.
Sincerely,
John Scott
General Manager
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If you’ve just recently become a legal adult, you might wonder where you can go to gamble as an 18-year-old in California. With some exceptions, many legal casinos or card rooms in California will let you enter as soon as you turn 18. The same goes for any online gambling apps, although these are very limited because of California’s strict gambling legislation.
Here we will break down where you can enjoy 18+ gambling in the Golden State.
California Indian Casinos: Gambling Options For 18+
The legal gambling age is 18-years-old on all land under California jurisdiction. Because Indian casinos technically operate on reservation land, they aren’t beholden to California legislation. They can set their own legal gambling age to some extent (with some government oversight). Because of this, some Indian casinos allow anyone 18-years-old or older to enter, while others have a higher minimum of 21-years-old.
The reason for this is that some Indian casinos serve alcohol on open gambling floors or otherwise make it very easy for anyone to obtain alcohol, even while following licensing verification practices. They set their legal entrance ages to 21-years-old to prevent any instances of underage drinking on their premises.
This means it’s important to always double-check whether a tribal casino has a legal age of 18-years-old or 21-years-old before making the trip. Most tribal casinos follow the 21-year-old rule. However, there are more than 20 (out of 63) that currently allow 18-year-olds to enter.
Northern California 18+ Casinos
Northern California casinos are usually based around Sacramento or San Francisco: the two largest metropolitan areas in the top half of the state. These resorts run from large to very small, featuring diverse themes and lots of different gambling activities that range from slot machines to lottery games to blackjack and other electronic games. Most tribal casinos are located in the southern half of the state, but there are still plenty of worthwhile ones to check out north of Fresno.
Here are some of the best Northern California 18+ casinos:
Table Mountain Casino
Just 20 miles north of Fresno, this casino is due for a big renovation over the next few years. For now, it includes several thousand gaming machines and over 40 table games. It also offers 10 poker tables for reserved or spur-of-the-moment Sit’N’Go games. The casino is currently looking into creating an adjacent hotel, but there are plenty of other accommodations nearby as well. Dining and live entertainment activities round out its offerings.
Lucky Bear Casino
A smaller tribal casino totaling 5000 ft.², Lucky Bear is one of the most northern tribal casinos in California. It’s nestled in the beautiful mountains and features dozens of slot machines and other games. It’s an ideal place to gamble and relax while touring the Northern California wilderness or road tripping up the coast.
Elk Valley Casino
This Northern California casino is open 24 hours daily. It features 23,000 ft.² of gaming space, 11 table and poker games, and over 300 distinct gaming machines. These are available alongside a single restaurant for convenient dining access.
Southern California 18+ Casinos
Southern California casinos outnumber their Northern California counterparts by a fair margin, and they’re mostly concentrated around Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Diego. They also include plenty of spas to take advantage of the typically relaxing, sunny Southern California ambiance. Additionally, many of the casinos feature entertainment venues reflecting a focus on the show business industry. These venues often utilize iconography or themes that draw from Hollywood or other iconic neighborhoods.
Here are some of the best Southern California 18+ casinos:
Morongo Casino Resort Spa
This casino is a perfect choice if you want to mix some spa time with your gambling activities. It’s very close to Palm Springs and has over 150,000 ft.² in total with nearly 3,000 slot machines. It also includes a poker room and 13 reserve poker tables for private games, plus a variety of spa and resort amenities like massages services, and pool access.
Tachi Palace Casino Resort
This famous casino is located in Lemoore just south of Central California. It’s one of the best casinos in the region, with over 2,000 slot machines, a seven-table poker room, and a 255-room hotel and spa. Several restaurants and other dining venues nearby make it a great place for general relaxation and vacationing.
Full List of 18+ California Casinos
| 18+ Casino | City |
|---|---|
| Barona Valley Ranch Casino | Lakeside, CA |
| Black Bart Casino | Willits, CA |
| Casino Pauma | Pauma Valley, CA |
| Cher-Ae-Heights Casino | Trindad, CA |
| Chicken Ranch Bingo & Casino | Jamestown, CA |
| Coyote Valley Shodaki Casino | Redwood Valley, CA |
| Eagle Mountain Casino | Porterville, CA |
| Elk Valley Casino | Crescent City, CA |
| Gold Country Casino | Oroville, CA |
| Golden Acorn Casino | Camp, CA |
| Jackson Rancheria Casino | Jackson, CA |
| Lucky Bear Casino | Hoopa, CA |
| Mono Wind Casino | Auberry, CA |
| Morongo Casino Resort | Cabazon, CA |
| Pit River Casino | Burney, CA |
| Red Fox Casino | Laytonville, CA |
| Sycuan Resort & Casino | El Cajon, CA |
| Table Mountain Casino | Fraint, CA |
| The Palace | Leemore, CA |
Sweepstakes Online Casinos In California 18+
There are a few ways you can enjoy 18+ online gambling in California even though the activity is broadly illegal. One way is by using sweepstakes sites. Sweepstakes sites technically don’t have you gamble with real money. Instead, you play with digital Sweeps Coins or other types of fake currency.
Because you aren’t gambling with real money, California’s anti-gambling legislation does not ban the activity. Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots are great examples of online sweepstakes casinos.
LuckyLand Slots offers hundreds of digital slot games if those are your favorite. Chumba Casino, on the other hand, offers a broader online casino experience and provides several options for digital table games. Of course, you have to be 18-years-old or older to sign up for either website.
Sweepstakes Online Poker In California 18+
Sweepstakes poker, which also follows the sweepstakes gaming model, is another option that circumvents anti-gambling legislation in California. Global Poker is really the only option you should consider, as it’s a well-regulated and well-designed website that allows you to find poker games against human opponents any time, all over the world. It’s also legal in most US states.
Global Poker offers two classic poker games: Texas or Omaha Hold’Em. You can purchase digital currency or get free bonus Sweeps Coins just by playing regular poker games. These coins can be redeemed for cash prizes, which adds a little bit of excitement to every game.
Traffic is fairly consistent, so it shouldn’t be difficult to get a game even if you want to play during the middle of the week when most people (in your location) are at work. There are some daily and weekly tournaments offered as well, although the Sit’N’Go format of poker is by far the most common type.
Be aware that poker tables can vary dramatically. Skill level matches are hit or miss, so you might sit down with one game and dominate the competition, only to find yourself drastically outmatched during the next.
See our full Review of Global Poker in California.
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) In California 18+
Daily fantasy sports in California is still a gray legal area. In short, daily fantasy sports is neither legal nor illegal because there isn’t any California legislation outright stating either position. Big daily fantasy sports operators like DraftKings and FanDuel have so far managed to continue providing DFS without challenge.
Currently, anti-gambling legislation in California only bans players from wagering real money on games of chance. However, DFS operators claim that fantasy sports is a skill-based wagering activity.
Until California legislation rules one way or the other, both DraftKings and FanDuel are excellent online DFS apps that anyone 18-years-old or older can enjoy.
Signing up for either app is pretty easy, and both providers offer intuitive user interfaces that look remarkably alike when you see them side by side. Both also provide opening bonuses, although DraftKings’ is much better, with a $500 deposit match guarantee and some free site credit.
You’ll also be able to enjoy tons of sports lineups and activities, ranging from major leagues like the NFL or NBA to women’s leagues or international soccer. The apps even have some options for eSports.
California 18+ Gambling FAQ
If you’ve recently turned 18-years-old, be sure to have an up-to-date version of your driver’s license or government-issued ID.
Yes. However, in California, the only online gambling apps that are legal are for daily fantasy sports and horse racing. These apps will ask for your date of birth and your Social Security number to verify your information before allowing you to make an account.
No. Sports betting currently isn’t legal anywhere in the state. However, tribal organizations may bring this to their brick-and-mortar casinos in the near future.
Not likely. The law is there to prevent underage drinkers from gaining access alcohol, not necessarily to stop them from gambling.
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There are slightly more in Southern California. In general, you’ll find more casinos or card rooms around big cities anywhere in the state.