The California Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Player Guide 2026
Planning a visit to The California Hotel & Casino requires knowing table minimums, room packages, and loyalty benefits. This guide walks through each step from booking to cashing out chips so you can maximize value in 2026.
1. Booking a Room with Casino Credit
your B Connected number. First-time guests often
Call the reservations desk and mention your B Connected number. First-time guests often receive a $25 dining credit when the room is charged to a linked credit card. Weekend rates average $129; book mid-week for $69–$89.
- Mention B Connected number for dining credit
- Mid-week rates from $69
- Weekend rates average $129
- Free valet for direct bookings
2. Casino Floor Layout
the main entrance. Table games sit in
Slots occupy the front section near the main entrance. Table games sit in the center pit with blackjack on the left and craps on the right. The poker room is located behind the sports book and opens at 10 am daily.
- Slots: near main entrance
- Blackjack: left side of center pit
- Craps: right side of center pit
- Poker room: behind sports book
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3. Table Minimums and Rules
3:2 payout. Double-deck tables open at $10.
Single-deck blackjack starts at $5 with 3:2 payout. Double-deck tables open at $10. Craps offers 3-4-5x odds with a $10 minimum. European roulette wheel runs $5–$500 inside bets.
- Single-deck blackjack: $5 min, 3:2 payout
- Double-deck: $10 min
- Craps: $10 min, 3-4-5x odds
- European roulette: $5–$500
4. Cashing Out Chips
Take chips to the main cage
near the front desk. Photo ID is
Take chips to the main cage near the front desk. Photo ID is required for redemptions over $3,000. The cage issues a check for amounts above $10,000; smaller amounts can be paid in cash or loaded to a debit card.
- ID required over $3,000
- Checks issued above $10,000
- Debit card loads available under $10k
5. Loyalty Program Steps
desk with a valid photo ID. Earn
Sign up at the B Connected desk with a valid photo ID. Earn 1 point per $1 coin-in on slots and 1 point per $5 on tables. Redeem 1,000 points for $1 free play at the rewards desk.
- Sign up with photo ID
- 1 point per $1 slots, $5 tables
- 1,000 points = $1 free play
6. Dining Credits and Perks
Platinum members receive two $25 dining credits monthly. All guests booking direct get one $10 credit per stay. Credits appear on your B Connected account within 24 hours of check-in.
- Platinum: two $25 credits monthly
- Direct booking: one $10 credit
- Credits post within 24 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum age to gamble?
You must be 21 or older to play at The California Hotel & Casino.
Does the hotel have free parking?
Yes. Valet parking is free for all guests booking directly; self-parking is also complimentary.
Are there poker tournaments?
The poker room runs daily tournaments at 11 am and 7 pm with $50+$10 buy-ins.
Can I use mobile check-in?
Mobile check-in is available through the B Connected app for Platinum and higher members.
What is the resort fee?
There is no resort fee at The California Hotel & Casino.