City Directory — California
Casinos Near Sacramento, California
7 verified casinos near Sacramento. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
7 verified casinos near Sacramento. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
7 verified casino locations within driving distance of Sacramento.
Sky River has its own Sky River Rewards loyalty program with tiered benefits — sign up at the players club desk before your first session, as points are not retroactive.
Sky River Casino is a tribal resort casino opened in September 2022 by the Wilton Rancheria tribe, located in Elk Grove about 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento. The property features over 2,500 slot machines, 80-plus table games, and 18 food and beverage outlets, making it one of the largest dining selections in the region. A hotel tower expansion is underway, with the casino currently operating as a day-trip and evening destination.
Thunder Valley uses the Momentum Rewards program (Station Casinos' national network), which allows you to earn and redeem points across Station Casinos properties. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, operated by the United Auburn Indian Community and managed by Station Casinos, sits 30 miles northeast of Sacramento. The property offers over 3,400 slot and video machines, approximately 100 table games, a full hotel, multiple restaurants, a spa, and The Venue concert hall. It is the most comprehensive resort casino experience in the Sacramento area and regularly hosts major entertainment acts.
Cache Creek Club is the property's free loyalty program, earning points on gaming, hotel, dining, and spa spending — ask about hotel package deals that bundle room and dining credits. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks is operated by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and sits about 70 miles west of Sacramento in the Capay Valley. The property features approximately 2,500 slot machines, dozens of table games, a hotel, two golf courses, a spa, and several restaurants. It draws visitors from both Sacramento and the Bay Area and positions itself as a quieter retreat destination.
As a Caesars-branded property, Harrah's Northern California participates in the Caesars Rewards loyalty program, which is redeemable at Caesars properties nationwide. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Harrah's Northern California is a tribal resort casino in Ione, Amador County, approximately 50 miles southeast of Sacramento. Operated under the Harrah's brand by Caesars Entertainment in partnership with the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, the property offers slots, table games, and resort amenities. It serves as one of two full-service casino resorts in Amador County catering to the Sacramento and Central Valley market.
Jackson Rancheria has its own tribal players club — sign up at the welcome desk to earn points on slots and table play that can be redeemed for dining, hotel stays, and free play. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is a tribal resort operated by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians in Jackson, Amador County, about 50 miles southeast of Sacramento. The property features over 1,700 slot machines, recently renovated hotel accommodations, and a full gaming floor with table games. It is one of the established full-service tribal resorts in the Sierra Nevada foothills region.
Stones has a loyalty rewards program for regular players — ask at the front desk about their card and promotions for new members. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Stones Gambling Hall is a state-licensed card room in Citrus Heights, a short drive northeast of Sacramento via I-80. The venue has built a national profile through its Stones Live poker streams, which attract professional players and high-stakes cash game action. The card room offers live poker at a range of stakes, regular tournaments, and standard California card room table games — but no slot machines, as California law restricts those to tribal casinos.
Gold Country has its own tribal players club — sign up at the welcome desk to earn points on gaming and hotel spending that can be redeemed for free play and dining. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
Gold Country Casino Resort in Oroville is operated by the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe and sits about 70 miles north of Sacramento in the northern Sacramento Valley. The property offers slots, table games, and hotel accommodations with a focus on a relaxed, unpretentious casino experience. It serves as a regional destination for the Oroville and Chico area as well as a northern option for Sacramento visitors.
Sacramento sits in an enviable position for casino visitors: two of the most significant tribal casino resorts in Northern California are within 45 minutes of downtown, a third is within 70 miles to the west, and a brand-new casino opened just south of the city in 2022. The Sacramento region offers more casino variety and proximity than almost any other major California city outside of Southern California.
Unlike Los Angeles, which is primarily served by card rooms within the city, Sacramento’s gaming options are dominated by full-service tribal resorts. The city itself has a handful of state-licensed card rooms — including Stones Gambling Hall in nearby Citrus Heights, which has built a national poker streaming audience — but the major casino action is at the tribal properties ringing the city.
For players who want to stay within the city, Parkwest Casino Lotus in South Sacramento and The Limelight Cardroom near downtown Sacramento offer state-licensed card game options without slot machines.
For those willing to drive further, Harrah’s Northern California in Ione and Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort in Jackson (both in Amador County, approximately 50 miles southeast of Sacramento) offer additional tribal gaming options with full hotels.
All major tribal casinos in the Sacramento area offer free players clubs. Joining before you play ensures every dollar wagered is tracked and credited.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is served by major carriers and is approximately 25 minutes from downtown Sacramento. From there, Sky River Casino is about 30 minutes south on CA-99, and Thunder Valley is about 40 minutes northeast on I-80. Thunder Valley and Cache Creek both operate bus programs from Sacramento-area pickup points — a practical option for visitors who prefer not to drive or plan to drink while gambling.
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Most casino properties near Sacramento offer a free loyalty club. Sign up at the players club desk before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at casino resort properties.
The minimum gambling age in California is 21 at most properties. Set a budget before you arrive and stick to it. If you experience problems with gambling, call 1-800-270-7117 — free, confidential, 24/7.