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California advances cardroom rule proposals as public comment closes

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California’s Bureau of Gambling Control held two public hearings this week on proposed changes to blackjack and player-dealer rules after the comment period closed on Thursday. The proposals remain under consideration, while a separate lawsuit brought by a coalition of tribes against state cardrooms is before Sacramento County Superior Court, with its next hearing scheduled for 8 August.

The proposals could change cardroom game rules and operating requirements, while the related lawsuit remains unresolved.

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