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Gambling & Gaming in Aliso Viejo, CA (2026)

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

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Card Room Licensing

In the City of Aliso Viejo, California, running a for-profit card, dice or other gaming operation is a misdemeanor, and no application for a gaming club will be accepted or processed unless city voters first approve an initiative measure permitting legal gambling. Chapter 8.06 also reaches Internet cafes and cyber cafes.

Aliso Viejo Card Rooms and Gaming Club Prohibition

Significant Restrictions

Aliso Viejo Municipal Code § 8.06.040

A. Every person who, for profit or for commercial purposes of any nature, keeps, operates, conducts, permits or maintains, either directly or indirectly, in the city, any structure or room within a structure, or any other place, where any game, gaming or gambling not made unlawful by the provisions of state law (including without limitation California Penal Code Sections 319 et seq. and 330 et ...

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