Gambling Regulations/Rulemaking Activities
The Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau) intends to promulgate regulations concerning Blackjack-Style games played at California gambling establishments and Rotation of the Player-Dealer Position.
The regulation process is ongoing. Under the Administrative Procedure Act, DOJ must include a response to the Department of Finance’s (DOF) October 2024 comments to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The DOJ will also submit a response directly to DOF soon. If you would like to join the regulation mailing list and receive copies of regulation documents please use the online registration form below.
In addition, more information will be coming soon regarding a public comment period and virtual public hearing where stakeholders can comment on the proposed regulations.
Concept: Blackjack-Style Games
Section(s) Affected: 2010, 2073, 2074, and 2075
Concept: Rotation of Player-Dealer Positon
Section(s) Affected: 2077
You may submit your suggested changes and input to the concept language in writing before close of business October 26, 2023 via e-mail at 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
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians October 25, 2023
- California Cities for Self-Reliance Joint Powers Authority October 26, 2023
- California Cities Gaming Authority October 18, 2023
- California Gaming Association October 24, 2023
- City of Bell Gardens October 25, 2023
- City of Commerce October 26, 2023
- City of Compton October 25, 2023
- City of Gardena October 19, 2023
- City of Hawaiian Gardens October 25, 2023
- Elevation Entertainment October 25, 2023 - Blackjack-Style Games
- Elevation Entertainment October 25, 2023 - Player-Dealer Rotation
- Elk Valley Rancheria October 27, 2023
- Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria October 2023
- J. Blonien A Professional Law Corporation October 26, 2023 – Blackjack-Style Games
- J. Blonien A Professional Law Corporation October 26, 2023 – Player-Dealer Rotation
- Joint comment letter: California Nations Indian Gaming Association and Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations October 26, 2023
- Joint comment letter: Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP on behalf California Gaming Association. Communities for California Cardrooms and California Cardroom Alliance October 26, 2023 – Blackjack-Style Games
- Joint comment letter: Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP on behalf of California Gaming Association. Communities for California Cardrooms and California Cardroom Alliance October 26, 2026 – Player-Dealer Rotation
- Joseph W. Robb A Professional Corporation (Alan Titus) on behalf of Artichoke Joe’s October 26, 2023 – Blackjack-Style Games
- Joseph W. Robb A Professional Corporation (Alan Titus) on behalf of Artichoke Joe’s October 26, 2023 – Player-Dealer Rotation
- Mooretown Rancheria October 25, 2023
- Pala Band of Mission Indians October 26, 2023
- Pechanga Band of Indians October 26, 2023
- Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians October 26, 2023
- Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians October 25, 2023
- Steven Wright, creator of Pure Blackjack / Pure 21.5 Blackjack October 26, 2023
- Stout, Uxa & Buyan LLP on behalf of Steven Wright October 25, 2023
- Town of Colma October 19, 2023
- Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations October 26, 2023
- Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation October 26, 2023
How to Participate
If you would like to be included on the Bureau's rulemaking list for 2025, please visit our online registration form. Questions concerning the Bureau's regulations or rulemaking process may be directed via e-mail to the Bureau's Regulatory Unit at BGC_Regulations@doj.ca.gov
Additionally, tips for making effective comments on regulations can be found here: Tips for Making Effective Comments, pdf.
NOTE: Regulation documents prepared by the Department may contain markup including underline, strikethrough, or highlight. While these documents are ADA-compliant, upon request, the Department can prepare a more screen reader-friendly version of these documents with annotations that explain the marked changes. Submit all requests to regulations@doj.ca.gov.
Regulations: Resource Documents
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