Gambling & Gaming in Oakland, CA (2026)
1 verified gambling & gaming rules for Oakland, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Card Room Licensing
Oakland Municipal Code § 9.24.040 bars anyone, including a social club, from conducting or participating in a card game in a public place or one charging admission without first getting a permit from the Chief of Police, who must act within seven days.
Oakland Card Game Permit From Police Chief
Significant RestrictionsOakland, CA, Municipal Code § 9.24.040 (Card games)
9.24.040 - Card games. It is unlawful for any person, or any social club or other club, in the city, to conduct or participate in any card game in any public place, or to which an admission fee is charged, unless such person, social club or other club shall have first obtained a permit from the Chief of Police of the city to conduct such card game. Such permit shall be granted by the Chief of P...
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