Card Dealer Arrested for $15k Grand Theft at Gardens Casino
Summary
On April 15, 2026, the California Department of Justice Bureau of Gambling Control arrested a cardroom dealer at The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, California, for stealing over $15,000 in gaming chips. The DOJ received information in March 2026 that a cardroom dealer was suspected of theft, leading to an investigation and subsequent arrest. Attorney General Bonta stated that those entrusted with maintaining fairness in card rooms must be held accountable when they violate that trust.
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The California DOJ Bureau of Gambling Control arrested a cardroom dealer on April 15, 2026, for grand theft of over $15,000 in gaming chips at The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens. DOJ received information in March 2026 that a dealer was suspected of stealing gaming chips, reviewed pertinent information collaboratively with cardroom staff, and made the arrest. Attorney General Bonta emphasized that when someone entrusted with maintaining fairness in a card room violates that trust, they must be held accountable. The mission of BGC is to ensure gambling in California is conducted honestly, competitively, and free from criminal and corruptive elements.
This arrest demonstrates DOJ enforcement activity targeting integrity violations in the gambling industry. Cardroom operators and gambling establishments should note that DOJ actively investigates and takes enforcement action against theft and misconduct by casino employees, not only external bad actors.
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- 2026-04-15
- Location
- The Gardens Casino, Hawaiian Gardens, California
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Attorney General Bonta: Card Dealer’s Luck Runs Out, Arrested for Grand Theft
- Press Release
- Attorney General Bonta: Card Dealer’s Luck Runs Out, Arres… Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest of a card dealer for stealing over $15,000 in gaming chips. On April 15, 2026, California Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested the dealer at The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, California for grand theft.
“When someone entrusted with maintaining fairness in a card room instead stacks the decks for themselves, they must be held accountable,” said Attorney General Bonta. “This case is an excellent example of good investigative work and a timely arrest. Gaming must be conducted with integrity and transparency.”
In March 2026, DOJ received information that a cardroom dealer was suspected of stealing gaming chips from The Gardens Casino. Investigators reviewed pertinent information and worked collaboratively with cardroom staff. DOJ’s Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) conducted this investigation and made the arrest. The mission of BGC is to ensure gambling in California is conducted honestly, competitively, and free from criminal and corruptive elements.
It is important to note that a criminal indictment contains charges that are only allegations against a person. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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