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In the late 1920s, gambling was illegal in California, but three miles into the Pacific Ocean, when in international waters, neither the federal government nor state government had jurisdiction. A few enterprising businessmen took their ships just past the three-mile mark, dropped anchor, and their casinos opened for business.

By 1930, there was a small fleet of floating casinos. In 1938, a gambling ship known as The Rex made gambling available to the middle class, becoming the prototype for the modern casino. However, The Rex made the mistake of floating in the Santa Monica Bay. In 1939, the state attorney general promoted legislation that would strictly prohibit offshore gambling.

Laws have loosened up over the years, and while there are few casino cruises in California, there are some that can be found.

In San Francisco
There are few places more beautiful than the San Francisco Bay, whether it is in the afternoon or at sunset or late in the evening, watching the lights come on in the city. Cruising the Bay is popular with both locals and visitors. One of their cruising options is a casino cruise.

The Monte Carlo Cruise is a weekend cruise, sailing the San Francisco Bay on Friday and Saturday evenings. It leaves Fisherman’s Wharf at 7:00 p.m. for a two and one half hour cruise. The price of the cruise includes a buffet-style dinner and entertainment. There is a cash-bar available. A karaoke sing-along and dancing add to the fun.

And what would a Monte Carlo Cruise be without casino-style games? Several gaming tables are available for those interested in playing. There are no slot machines on this short, family-oriented casino cruise.

In Southern California
Newport Bay in Orange County is another beautiful area to cruise. Almost always warm and sunny, there is no better place to watch the sunset than from a luxury yacht in the bay.

Killer Entertainment offers casino cruises, with hosted bar and catered meals. Because this company specializes in interactive murder mysteries, private parties have the opportunity to turn their casino cruise into a whodunit murder mystery show. It would be a casino cruise no one on board would ever forget.

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