A San Francisco court ruled earlier this week that California’s Bureau of Gaming Control cannot enact regulations limiting table game options at licensed cardrooms. The order blocks proposed rules that would have prohibited blackjack and restricted third-party banker operations.
Regulatory Scope and Next Steps
The judicial decision prevents the agency from implementing a framework designed to narrow the selection of games available at state facilities. Operators had challenged the measures, arguing that the restrictions exceeded the bureau’s statutory authority over cardroom gaming activities.Legal proceedings regarding the matter are expected to continue, with an appeal anticipated in the coming months. The final resolution will determine whether cardrooms may retain their current table game menus or must modify operations to comply with updated state directives.