Subscribe to Our Newsletter
State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
The Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau) intends to promulgate two sets of regulations, one concerning Rotation of the Player-Dealer Position in California gambling establishments, and the other concerning Blackjack-Style games. The two rulemaking proceedings are major regulations that share the same Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA).
Originally published in the California Regulatory Register on February 14, 2025, the Department withdrew the two previous regulatory actions to allow more time for public comments after receiving multiple requests for extensions. In the interim, the Department also discovered that attachments to the Initial Statement of Reasons posted in February omitted graphic illustrations due to a technical error.
The rulemaking process is undergoing a new 45-day public comment period. Any person or their authorized representative may submit written comments regarding the proposed regulatory action. The written comment period closes at 5:00 pm on May 29, 2025. All timely comments that specifically pertain to the proposed regulations will be reviewed and responded to by Department staff. Comments may be submitted by mail or email to:
PLEASE NOTE: Any public comments received from February 14, 2025 to March 27, 2025 for the previous rulemakings will also be considered.
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.
RSVP Information: Members of the public who wish to speak at the hearing are requested to RSVP in advance. Please visit our online RSVP form. Speakers will be called in the order of the RSVP. The information provided will help the Bureau plan hearing logistics and accommodate all participants.
The information below includes links to the regulations text and associated documents for the current rulemaking.
Notice Register Publication Date: April 11, 2025
Notice Register Publication Date: April 11, 2025
The information below relates to the prior rulemaking proceedings that have now been withdrawn.
Notice Register Publication Date: February 14, 2025
Notice Register Publication Date: February 14, 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.