Legal
July 1, 2026
California’s Controversial Cardroom Regulations on the Chopping Block as Judge Issues Ruling
Several days after temporarily halting California’s new, controversial cardroom regulations, Judge Richard Darwin snuffed them out, arguing that they exceed the Bureau of Gambling Control’s legal authority. This is great news for cardrooms, which were wary of the new rules. The Bureau of Gambling Control Tried to Crack Down on Cardrooms The rules in question […]
Industry
June 4, 2026
California Regulators Agree to $43M Gambling Fee Settlement
A long-running legal dispute over the regulation of California’s cardroom industry has taken a notable turn, as state officials have agreed to a $43.3 million settlement that could change how fees are applied going forward. The settlement resolves allegations that the California Gambling Control Commission and the Bureau of Gambling Control charged fees higher than […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
California Cardrooms Strike Back as Government Seeks to Stop TPPP Blackjack
California’s cardrooms have initiated the “legal remedies” they promised they would pursue as the state seeks to ban them from offering their flagship blackjack games. The challenge to Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control’s sweeping regulatory changes comes in the form of two separate lawsuits. California’s New Rules Will Jeopardize Entire […]
Industry
February 20, 2026
City Officials Are Wary of California’s Blackjack Prohibition
California recently approved significant cardroom changes, opting to ban blackjack and its local derivatives. However, city officials in areas with strong cardroom presence are now fearing financial trouble since they will be deprived of a major source of tax revenue. Smaller cities, such as Hawaiian Gardens, are in particular danger and risk a major economic […]
Industry
February 16, 2026
California Cardrooms Say New Regulations Could Devastate Entire Cities
California’s new cardroom regulations could have serious adverse effects, businesses warn. Representatives emphasized that profits aren’t the only thing at stake here, since many locals could also lose their jobs. Controversial Cardroom Changes to Come into Effect Soon California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes to casino games. However, cardrooms have for […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
California Approves Significant Cardroom Changes, to the Industry’s Dismay
California introduced new rules on cardrooms that would change the vertical as players know it. While cardrooms have become a beloved form of entertainment, tribal pressures have long loomed over them. Cardrooms Have Been a Thorn in the Tribal Industry’s Side for Years For context, California’s law provides tribal operators with exclusivity when it comes […]
Industry
February 13, 2025
Proposal for More Gaming Tables in Sacramento Gains Traction
Gamblers in Sacramento are set to receive expanded gaming options as the city seeks to approve the addition of new gaming tables. Under the new ordinance, cardrooms will be allowed to add several new gaming tables over 15 years. Sacramento Considers Additional Gaming Tables The measure was approved by the Sacramento City Council’s Law and […]
Legal
January 17, 2025
California: Court Asks Card Rooms to Supply Surveillance Footage
A dispute between Native American Tribes and card rooms in California is expected to be resolved after the two clashed for years over the offering of certain casino games by the latter. Previously, Tribes didn’t have the ability to sue card rooms as the former has a sovereign status, which means that they cannot turn […]
Legal
January 3, 2025
Tribes in California Take Legal Action Against Card Rooms
After arguing for years federally recognized Native American Tribes and card rooms in California will soon be able to resolve a major dispute. The prime issue of the Tribes is with the card rooms’ offering of certain table games such as poker and blackjack. The Tribes previously argued that such games cannot be offered by […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
Card Rooms Invest $3M in Campaign Against California Lawmakers
Late in October, a bill that enabled Tribal casinos in California to sue card rooms over games such as pai gow poker and blackjack the latter offers, was signed into law. Despite pushback from card rooms, Senate Bill 549 (SB 549) was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, enabling Tribal operators to take their […]