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 California · Question 05 of 11

# Tax: What is the tax take?

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Key section parameters

| Jurisdiction | California (US-CA) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) & Bureau of Gambling Control (DOJ) |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |

Summary answer

Cardrooms pay local municipal gaming taxes rather than a state GGR tax; tribal casinos operate revenue-share arrangements under compacts and pay no state or local gaming tax on Class III revenue.

## Full section analysis

Cardrooms pay local municipal gaming taxes rather than a state GGR tax; tribal casinos operate revenue-share arrangements under compacts and pay no state or local gaming tax on Class III revenue.