Gardens Casino, Card game casino in Hawaiian Gardens, California, US.
Gardens Casino is a cardroom casino on Carson Street in Hawaiian Gardens, California, offering only card games. It opened in 1997 in a 59,900-square-foot space and was expanded to 200,000 square feet in a $90 million renovation completed in 2016. The television webcast show Poker Night in America has taped shows there, including a live broadcast in March 2018.
Gardens Casino opened in 1997 as a cardroom of 59,900 square feet. A $90 million renovation in 2016 expanded it to 200,000 square feet. In 2017 the casino admitted failing to follow federal anti-money laundering laws and faced a possible loss of license; general counsel Keith Sharp said managers took responsibility. On December 5, 2019, Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a $3.1 million settlement over misleading gambling regulators and violating the Bank Secrecy Act, on top of a $2.8 million federal penalty.
The on-site restaurant serves international cuisine including Vietnamese, American, and Asian dishes that visitors can enjoy between gaming sessions. The food options reflect the diverse local community and create a casual gathering place for guests.
The casino is located on Carson Street and offers guests free WiFi, ample parking, and gaming tables available around the clock. Tesla Superchargers are also on-site if you arrive in an electric vehicle.
The casino specializes exclusively in card game variants and hosts daily poker tournaments and games such as Texas Hold'em and Baccarat. This specialization sets it apart from other gaming venues in the region.
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