California Penal Code Section 332 PC makes it illegal to fraudulently obtain money or property through gaming. This law prohibits cheating in gambling games, using tricks or devices to win bets, and defrauding others through fortune telling.

Depending on the particulars of the case, including the total value of the fraud or theft involved, you could be charged with a felony-level offense and face years behind bars, heavy monetary fines, and a permanent criminal record.