California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §19941: (a) A person under 21 years of age shall not do any of the following: (1) Play, be allowed to play, place wagers at, or collect winnings from, whether personally or through an agent, a gambling game.
What this law says, in plain English
Persons under 21 may not gamble, work in licensed gambling establishments, use false ID to do so, or loiter in gambling rooms. Violations are misdemeanors for both minors and licensees/employees who knowingly permit violations.
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