Charged as a felony, California bookmaking carries the following potential penalties: Felony (formal) probation; Sixteen (16) months,👄 two (2) years or three (3) years in California state prison; and/or. A fine of up to five thousand dollars👄 ($5,000).

Bookmaking is a wobbler offense. This means that depending on the circumstances of the case👄 and your criminal history, you may be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor. As a felony, bookmaking is👄 punishable by up to 3 years in California state prison, felony probation, and/or a fine of up toR$5,000.