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State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
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.
Update - After receiving multiple inquiries about extending the public comment period, the Bureau is granting a short extension of time for stakeholders to review the proposed Rotation of Player-Dealer Position and Blackjack-Style Games regulations. We will be withdrawing the current regulations, canceling the public hearing in April, and re-publishing the regulations on Friday, April 11, 2025. The re-published regulations will be the exact same text as the regulations that were posted on February 14, 2025. A public hearing will be scheduled in May, as described in the re-published notice. The extension of time will mean that the regulations will likely be finalized by the Department in June 2026 instead of March 2026.
More information will be coming soon regarding a new public comment period and virtual public hearing where stakeholders can comment on the proposed regulations. Please review the “Notice(s) of Decision Not to Proceed” below.
The Bureau will hold one separate public hearing for each regulation package to provide all interested persons with an opportunity to present statements or comments, either orally or in writing.
The information below relates to recent rulemaking activity, including links to the regulations text and associated documents.
Notice Register Publication Date: Anticipated to be April 11, 2025
Notice Register Publication Date: Anticipated to be April 11, 2025
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. A person who has submitted a comment regarding a proposed action has the right to request a copy of the final statement of reasons. The Final Statement of Reasons will also be posted to this webpage upon completion of this rulemaking.
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.