California legal term
Gambling establishment in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Gambling establishment” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Gambling establishment” mean in California criminal law?
“Gambling establishment” means any premises wherein or whereon any gaming is done. (Cal. Penal Code § 337t)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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