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Gambling & Gaming in Alhambra, CA (2026)

1 verified gambling & gaming rules for Alhambra, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Card Room Licensing

Alhambra requires a city permit before anyone may operate a card room, and the Chief of Police can deny it for bad moral character or a felony conviction. Approved rooms run only 4 p.m. to midnight, bar alcohol, music and dancing, and exclude anyone under 21.

Alhambra Card Room Permit Rules

Significant Restrictions

Alhambra Municipal Code §§ 5.54.020, 5.54.090

It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, operate, conduct or carry on, directly or indirectly, any cardroom without a permit therefor having been issued in accordance with the provisions of this section. No permit issued shall authorize the conduct of any card game which is prohibited by the Cal. Penal Code or Title 9 of this code or by any other ordinance or law of this city, and any p...

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