On Thursday, the Garden Grove Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, Gang Suppression Unit, and patrol officers executed a successful search warrant at an illegal gambling operation.
The operation resulted in:
- Multiple arrests
- Several illegal gambling machines seized
- Large sum of cash recovered
Here’s a summary of the penalties for illegal gambling in Garden Grove, California:
Illegal Gambling Penalties – Garden Grove, CA
Under California Penal Code § 330, illegal gambling is classified as a misdemeanor. Individuals involved in operating or participating in illegal gambling activities may face the following penalties:
- Jail Time: Up to 6 months in county jail
- Fines: Between $100 and $1,000
- Probation: Misdemeanor (summary) probation may be granted instead of jail time
Who Can Be Charged:
- Anyone who deals, plays, opens, conducts, or participates in a “banking” or “percentage” game (e.g., house-banked games like blackjack or roulette)
Additional Notes:
- No immigration consequences
- Gun rights are not affected
- Convictions may be eligible for expungement after probation or jail time
God that place looks depressing. Fill the room with cigarette smoke, hardened gamblers with missing teeth who haven’t bathed in days, and a smattering of scary people with face tattoos– and it’s about the last place I’d want to spend an evening.