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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.
The rulemaking process is undergoing a 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 April 2, 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:
CA Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control
Attention: Regulations
2450 Del Paso Road, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
E-mail: BGC_Regulations@doj.ca.gov
The Bureau will hold two public hearings to provide all interested persons with an opportunity to present statements or comments, either orally or in writing, with respect to the proposed regulations, as follows:
Rotation of Player-Dealer Position
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Remote Participation: https://doj-ca.zoomgov.com/j/1603976077
Phone Participation: (669) 254 5252, access code 160 397 6077
Blackjack-Style Games
Friday, April 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Remote Participation: https://doj-ca.zoomgov.com/j/1619066288
Phone Participation: (669) 254 5252, access code 161 906 6288
The information below relates to recent rulemaking activity, including links to the regulations text and associated documents.
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.