California Hotel & Casino

What California Hotel & Casino does

California Hotel & Casino, locally known as "The Cal," is a Hawaiian-themed hotel and casino located at 12 East Ogden Avenue in Downtown Las Vegas, one block from the Fremont Street Experience. Founded in 1975 by Sam Boyd and wholly owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD), the property is one of three sister downtown assets operated alongside Main Street Station and Fremont Hotel & Casino under a shared Boyd Rewards loyalty program. The asset operates as a multi-revenue-stream resort combining hotel accommodations (five room categories from 284 sq ft Deluxe rooms to a 450 sq ft Parlor Suite), a casino floor with slots, table games, keno, progressive jackpots, and a sports book, Hawaiian-inspired dining, meeting and event facilities (three banquet rooms totaling roughly 7,000 sq ft), a rooftop pool, a renovated fitness center, paid parking, and paid WiFi, plus ancillary retail and entertainment venues including the Cal Sports Lounge and Holo Holo.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and transaction-based. Revenue is generated from casino gaming (transaction fees on slots, tables, keno, sports wagers), hotel room rentals (per-night rack and package pricing such as the 2026 $100 Hotel Package including a $75 F&B credit), food and beverage, event space rental for weddings, reunions, corporate events, and holiday parties, plus ancillary fees for parking ($10-$25 daily, $60 monthly) and WiFi ($9.99 per 24 hours per device). Distribution is omnichannel and primarily physical plus direct digital: walk-in and drive-in traffic, thecal.boydgaming.com online booking, phone reservations, group sales for B2B events, and the Boyd Rewards loyalty ecosystem that delivers tier-based benefits (free parking for Emerald and above, best rate guarantees) across the downtown Boyd portfolio. Extended digital reach is provided by the Stardust Social Casino online platform (200+ games) and the Boyd Sports online sportsbook, both operated at the parent level.

The Cal serves a diversified set of customer segments rather than a concentrated enterprise base: leisure tourists and Downtown Las Vegas visitors, gaming enthusiasts, the Hawaiian community (via the Vacations Hawaii package and cultural programming), and event/wedding planners. The Hawaiian heritage, Vacations Hawaii tie-in, and Aloha-themed hospitality are the property's principal brand differentiators; the core competitive advantages are location (proximity to Fremont Street Experience) and the cross-property loyalty and operational infrastructure provided by Boyd Gaming.

Name

California Hotel & Casino

Legal name

California Hotel & Casino

Website

https://thecal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

California Hotel & Casino is a Hawaiian-themed Downtown Las Vegas hotel and casino, wholly owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation, serving leisure tourists, gaming enthusiasts, Hawaiian visitors, and event planners with accommodations, gaming, dining, and meeting facilities across multiple revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel and Casino Resort

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Casino Hotels (72112)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Casino Hotels (THAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Downtown las vegas hotel
• Casino gaming resort
• Hawaiian themed hospitality
• Boyd rewards loyalty
• Event meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Traditional casino revenue from slot machines, table games, keno, and sports betting through The Cal Sports Book
2. Hotel Accommodations: Room rentals across multiple room categories including Deluxe King, Deluxe Two Queens, Premium King, Premium Two Queens, and Parlor Suite ranging from 284 to 450 square feet
3. Food and Beverage: Dining services including Hawaiian-inspired cuisine with items such as oxtail soup, along with general restaurant and lounge offerings
4. Parking Services: Daily parking fees of $10 (Mon-Thu) or $25 (Fri-Sun), monthly passes at $60, with free parking for Emerald and Above Boyd Rewards members and validated parking for gaming/dining spenders
5. WiFi and Guest Services: Internet access at $9.99 per 24 hours per device, covering unlimited access with ultra-fast speed, reliable coverage, and 24/7 tech support
6. Event and Meeting Space: Rental of meeting facilities including Ohana (3,366 sq ft), Maile (2,162 sq ft), and Pikake (1,504 sq ft) rooms for weddings, reunions, corporate events, and holiday parties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

California Hotel & Casino is a Hawaiian-themed Downtown Las Vegas hotel and casino resort that sells hotel room nights across five categories (Deluxe and Premium room types plus Parlor Suite), casino gaming (slots, table games, keno, progressive jackpots, and sports betting through The Cal Sports Book), Hawaiian-inspired dining, event and meeting facilities, entertainment venues, parking, WiFi, and retail. It is wholly owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation and operates within the Boyd Rewards cross-property loyalty program.

Product overview

California Hotel & Casino is a Downtown Las Vegas hotel resort operated by Boyd Gaming, offering a Hawaiian-themed hospitality experience. The property operates as a unified resort with integrated hotel accommodations, casino gaming, dining, entertainment, and event services. Core offerings include five hotel room types ranging from 284-450 sq ft (Deluxe Two Queens, Deluxe King, Premium Two Queens, Premium King, and Parlor Suite), casino gaming with table games, keno, sports betting, slots, and progressive jackpots, plus the Stardust Social Casino online platform. The property features amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness center, WiFi, and parking. Additional services encompass dining with Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, entertainment venues (Cal Sports Lounge, Holo Holo), meeting facilities with three banquet rooms (Ohana, Maile, Pikake), wedding and event planning, reunion packages, and retail shops. The Boyd Rewards loyalty program ties together all Boyd Gaming properties, offering members exclusive offers and best rate guarantees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deluxe Two Queens Hotel Room

Quantifiable outcome

• Free parking for Emerald and Above Boyd Rewards members and gaming/dining spenders meeting minimums
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boyd Gaming CorporationcoreOthersCalifornia Hotel & Casino is wholly owned and operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation. The property operates as part of Boyd Gaming's downtown Las Vegas portfolio alongside Main Street Station and Fremont Hotel & Casino, sharing loyalty programs, amenities, and cross-property marketing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Orleans Hotel & Casino: Boyd Gaming locals-oriented casino hotel on the Las Vegas Strip corridor. Another Boyd sister property offering gaming, hotel, bowling, and entertainment that benchmarks operating model and loyalty program performance against The Cal.
• Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall: Boyd Gaming property on Boulder Strip in Las Vegas. Sister brand under the same parent operating comparable casino hotel F&B and entertainment amenities, providing a relevant Boyd-platform benchmark for The Cal.

Direct peers

• Golden Nugget Las Vegas: Premier downtown Las Vegas casino hotel offering gaming, hotel rooms, F&B, and entertainment. Competes with The Cal for downtown tourists but targets a slightly more upscale segment within the same Fremont Street catchment.
• Fremont Hotel & Casino: Sister property under Boyd Gaming located directly on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Shares the same Boyd Rewards loyalty program, marketing infrastructure, and downtown Las Vegas guest pool, making it the most directly comparable peer for The Cal.
• El Cortez Hotel & Casino: Historic downtown Las Vegas casino hotel offering vintage-themed gaming and rooms. Targets a similar value-oriented downtown visitor base with overlapping Hawaiian and budget-leisure segments.
• Plaza Hotel & Casino: Downtown Las Vegas casino hotel at the end of Fremont Street Experience with rooms, gaming, and rooftop pool. Directly competes with The Cal for downtown tourist and Hawaiian visitor demand.
• Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel: Third Boyd Gaming downtown Las Vegas property, located near the California Hotel on Main Street. Operates as a casino hotel with brewery, F&B, and rooms under the same Boyd Rewards ecosystem — effectively a sibling operating model to The Cal.
• Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino: Newer downtown Las Vegas casino hotel with renovated rooms, rooftop pool, and multiple dining outlets. Targets similar value-conscious leisure travelers to The Cal and represents the modernized competitive benchmark for downtown casino hotels.
• The D Las Vegas: Downtown Las Vegas casino hotel on Fremont Street with two hotel towers, multiple restaurants, and a sportsbook. Directly competes with The Cal for the same downtown value-conscious leisure and gaming customer base.

Others

• Boyd Gaming Corporation (parent): NYSE-listed parent company (BYD) operating 28+ gaming properties across the U.S. The Cal is wholly owned and operated within this portfolio, sharing the Boyd Rewards platform, marketing infrastructure, and corporate support functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thecalcasino
• YouTubeyoutube.com/californiacasino
• Facebookfacebook.com/californiacasino
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecalcasino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thecal

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M&A

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