California approves rules banning blackjack-style games in commercial cardrooms
California’s Office of Administrative Law approved rules targeting player-dealer formats used for blackjack-style games in commercial cardrooms, according to the source. The rules take effect on 1 April, and cardrooms must submit compliance plans by 31 May. Cardroom representatives say they plan to sue; the Department of Justice said it reviewed public comments.
California cardrooms must remove the affected games or face a changed operating model, while planned litigation could challenge the rules.