Gambling Regulations/Rulemaking Activities
Bureau of Gambling Control regulations can be found in Division 3, Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR)
If you would like to be included on the Bureau's rulemaking list for 2023, please visit the California Department of Justice Bureau of Gambling Control online registration form.
If you have general questions concerning the Bureau's regulations, please e-mail BGC_Regulations@doj.ca.gov
The links below provide information concerning recent rulemaking/regulation activities, including regulation text, associated documents, as well as instructions on how to participate in the rulemaking/regulation process. Read the information on Tips for Submitting Effective Comments
Concept: California-Style Blackjack
The Bureau of Gambling Control is considering promulgating regulations governing the review and approval of blackjack games that are offered for play in California gambling establishments. The concept language posted here is provided for your consideration. Please provide your suggested changes and input to the concept language in writing before close of business February 5, 2021. You may submit your suggested changes and input via to BGC_Regulations@doj.ca.gov or via mail to
Bureau of Gambling Control
Attention: Regulations
P.O. Box 168024
Sacramento, CA 95816-8024
Comments Received
- Alan B Adler on behalf of Aviator Casino CGA comment letter February 5, 2021
- Alan Titus on behalf of Artichoke Joe's February 5, 2021
- Benjamin Horwich on behalf of CGA Comment Letter on Blackjack Concept Language February 5, 2021
- Chairman Mark Macarro of Pechanga Band February 5, 2021
- Clarke Rosa on behalf of Communities for California Cardrooms February 5, 2021
- Tribal Council Chairman Jeff Grubbe of Agua Caliente February 5, 2021
- 2074 California-Style Blackjack & Draft Regulations Feb 4, 2021 R Godoy second submission February 4, 2021
- City of San Jose City Manager Chief of Staff Lee Wilcox February 4, 2021
- Chairman Bo Mazzetti of Rincon and Chairmain Kenneth Kahn of Santa Ynez February 4, 2021
- Richard Godoy Comment and Game February 4, 2021
- Chairman Anthony Roberts Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation February 2, 2021
- City of Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda February 1, 2021
- Mayor Diana Colman, Town of Colma February 1, 2021
- Mayor Esther Sanchez City of Oceanside January 29, 2021
- Mayor James Butts, Jr, City of Inglewood January 29, 2021
- California Cities Gaming Authority January 27, 2021
- Chairman Sarris Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria January 22, 2021
Concept: Rotation of Player Dealer Position
Workshops Held
Pursuant to California Government Code section 11346.45, the Bureau of Gambling Control will be holding several workshops throughout the State to receive input on rotation of the player-dealer position prior to the initiation of the formal rulemaking process.
| Date |
Location and Time |
Event Recording |
| October 23, 2018 |
Caldwell Recreation Center
56 Quartz Hill Road
Redding, CA 96003
1:00 p.m. |
BGC Workshop in Redding |
| November 14, 2018 |
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles
International Airport
6225 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
9:00 a.m. |
BGC Workshop in Los Angeles (Part 1)
BGC Workshop in Los Angeles (Part 2)
BGC Workshop in Los Angeles (Part 3)
|
| December 11, 2018 |
Contra Costa Event Park
1201 West 10th Street, Building #2
Antioch, CA 94509
1:00 p.m. |
BGC Workshop in Antioch |
| January 15, 2019 |
CSU San Marcos – University Student Union
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096
9:00 a.m.
1/15/19 - Map and Parking Instructions
1/15/19 - Agenda |
BGC Workshop in San Marcos (Part 1)
BGC Workshop in San Marcos (Part 2) |
| February 12, 2019 |
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 4th Street
Clovis, CA 93612
1:00 p.m. |
BGC Workshop in Clovis |
| March 5, 2019 |
Cesar Chavez Community Center
2060 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
9:00 a.m. |
BGC Workshop in Riverside (Part 1)
BGC Workshop in Riverside (Part 2)
BGC Workshop in Riverside (Part 3) |
| December 18, 2019 |
Ben Ali Shrine Center
3262 Marysville Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
9:00 a.m.
Rotation of player-dealer position
regulations workshop notice
and concept text |
BGC Workshop in Sacramento (Part 1)
BGC Workshop in Sacramento (Part 2)
|
Comments and text suggestions will be accepted at the workshop. If you wish to submit written comments in advance of the workshop, they should be received by the Bureau no later than 5:00 p.m. five business days before the workshop date, to allow for review prior to the workshop. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail to (BGC_Regulations@doj.ca.gov) or mailed to:
Department of Justice
Bureau of Gambling Control
P.O. Box 168024
Sacramento, CA 95816-8024
Attention: Regulations
Comments Received
February
January
December 2019
- Alan Titus on behalf of Artichoke Joe's December 30, 2019
- 18 Parkwest Lodi Employees December 27, 2019
- Christian Patz Mayor, City of Emeryville December 20, 2019
- Kirk Stratton, Chief of Police, City of Colma December 23, 2019
- Donae Lugo December 18, 2019
- Scott Crowell, Tribal Advocacy Group December 18, 2019
- Lee Wilcox, San Jose, City Manager's Office December 17, 2019
- Mark Joseph, Council member City of American Canyon December 17, 2019
- Michael D Harris, Chief of Police, Livermore Police Department December 17, 2019
- Donae Lugo December 16, 2019
- Edgardo Garcia, Chief of Police, San Jose Police Department December 16, 2019
- Jimmy L. Gutierrez, representing CA Cities Gaming Authority December 16, 2019
- Tina M Nieto, Chief of Police, Marina Police Department December 16, 2019
- Michael Saffell Interim Chief of Police, City of Gardena December 16, 2019
- Bullock, Fleming, and Hernandez BizFed December 15, 2019
- Danielle M. Guard December 12, 2019
- Kyle Kirkland on behalf of the California Gaming Association December 12, 2019
- Senator Cathleen Galgiani December 12, 2019
- Adolfo Cruz December 11, 2019
- Daniel Larios December 11, 2019
- Howard Levine December 11, 2019
- Luis Martinez December 11, 2019
- Yvonne Gutierrez w El Concilio December 11, 2019
- Francisca Jimenez Cruz letter December 11, 2019
- Elvia Cruz December 10, 2019
- Mayor Matt LaVere, City of Ventura December 10, 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
- Councilmember Dianne Martinez, City of Emeryville, March 25, 2019, pdf
- Chairman Edwin Romero, Barona Band of Mission Indians, March 20, 2019, pdf
- George Forman on behalf of the Morongo Band of Indians, March 5, 2019, pdf
- Mayor Richard Kite, Rancho Mirage, March 5, 2019, pdf
February 2019
January 2019
- Becky Cortez, January 18, 2019, pdf
- Sofia Salgado MANA de San Diego, January 18, 2019, pdf
- Chula Vista City Councilmember Jill Galvez e-mail comments, Janaury 17, 2019, pdf
- Daniela Gorrino National City Chamber of Commerce, January 17, 2019, pdf
- Joshua Nunn YMCA Statement, January 11, 2019, pdf
- Vice Chair, Isaiah Vivaneo of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, January 8, 2019, pdf
- Chairman Gene Whitehouse of the UAIC, January 8, 2019, pdf
December 2018
- Pala Band of Mission Indians, December 27, 2018, pdf
- American Canyon City Manager Jason Holley, December 10, 2018, pdf
- Frank Louie Stockton Boulevard Partnership, December 10, 2018, pdf
- Paul Kelly, December 10, 2018, pdf
- Tribal Council Chairwoman Erica Pinto of Jamul Indian Village of California, December 10, 2018, pdf
- Chairman Greg Sarris of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, December 3, 2018, pdf
November 2018
- 22 Letters from Direct Contract Services, pdf
- 358 Bicycle Casino Employee Letters, pdf
- 637 Hollywood Park Employee Letters, pdf
- 7 Letters from Kentucky Gaming, pdf
- Businesses in Support of Hollywood Park Casino, pdf
- City of Commerce – Signed Letters from 724 Residents, pdf
- El Concilio, Yvonne Gutierrez, pdf
- Letter for BGC Rotation Workshop November 2018, pdf
- Letter for CNIGA Rotation Workshops, pdf
- Letter from Chairman Darrell Mike of the 29 Palms Band, November 20, 2018, pdf
- Letter from Chairman Martinez of the Sycuan Band, November 20, 2018, pdf
- Letter from Tribal Vice Chairwoman Sally Peterson of the Middletown Rancheria, November 20, 2018, pdf
- Letter from Vice-Chairman Kenneth McDarment of the Tule River Tribal Council November 27, 2018, pdf
Recently Adopted, Amended, and Repealed Regulations
No regulation changes in 2020
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