California judge blocks proposed cardroom gaming restrictions pending case
A San Francisco Superior Court judge granted the California Gaming Association a preliminary injunction against proposed restrictions on California cardrooms, including limits on blackjack-style games and player-dealer rotations. The judge said the attorney general's office likely exceeded its authority, and the injunction allows cardrooms to continue operating while the case proceeds. A further hearing is set for 30 June.
The injunction leaves cardrooms able to continue their current operations while the challenge to the proposed rules remains pending.