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