The California tribes are not required to release their slot percentage paybacks and do not have minimum returns on their gaming machines. The house takes a commission on these games anywhere from two to five percent of the total bet. The state is prohibited to offer player banked blackjack which is why casinos offer a version of black jack that is played to 22 instead of 21. Legally the California can offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack and other various house banked card games. Most California casinos are open 24 hours where the legal gambling age usually is 18 or 21 years of age.
