CASINOS in & near PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - 2025 up-to-date list

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Pasadena is a city located northeast of downtown Los Angeles in California. It is renowned for its historic architecture, cultural institutions, and annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Often referred to as the "City of Roses," Pasadena has a population of approximately 141,000 residents. It is also known for landmarks like the Rose Bowl Stadium and the Norton Simon Museum.

Casinos are not permitted in Pasadena. California's gambling regulations restrict casino operations but are allowed primarily on Native American lands. While Pasadena does not host any major casino venues, residents and visitors can engage in other forms of gambling, such as card clubs, lottery games, charitable bingo, and horse race wagering at nearby racetracks. The California State Lottery offers a variety of games, including scratch-offs and multi-state lotteries like Powerball and Mega Millions.

The nearest casino venues to Pasadena that offer slots and table games include:

Commerce Casino & Hotel: Situated 10 miles from Pasadena, Commerce Casino & Hotel is the largest card room in California and the rest of the world. It offers up to 240 card games, including Poker, Blackjack, and Baccarat. This large card-house casino is known for its high-stakes games, with minimum bets for games like EZ Baccarat starting at $10 and going up to $200 for higher-stakes games. Every bet placed there requires $1 as a gambling fee.

The Bicycle Hotel & Casino: Situated in Bell Gardens, 12 miles away from Pasadena, The Bicycle Hotel & Casino, also known as "The Bike," offers a mix of up to 185 poker and 50 table games. The casino does not have slot machines but focuses on games like Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, and Pai Gow Poker. Minimum bets typically start at $1 on table games, with high-stakes tables of up to $5 minimum bets available for more serious players.

Hollywood Park Casino: Located near the iconic SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, 17 miles from Pasadena, Hollywood Park Casino offers poker variations such as Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, and Seven-Card Stud. Minimum bets for card games generally start at $10-$100 up to a maximum of $300 per seat. Plus, the casino hosts regular tournaments and promotions. Hollywood Park Casino is also one of Pasadena's largest card game venues, offering the most extensive range of gaming options and modern amenities.

Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino: This casino venue in Gardena is also just 18 miles away. Larry Flynt's Lucky Lady Casino provides a more intimate gaming environment, focusing primarily on poker and blackjack. The casino offers over 60 gaming tables for poker games like Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, and more, with minimum bets starting at $2.

Note: The minimum gambling age at casino venues in California is 21 years.