BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 State-licensed cardrooms in California must comply with strict new regulations regarding blackjack and other non-poker games by June 1 or risk losing the games entirely.<\/p>\n
The new regulations, announced by State Attorney General Rob Bonta in February, consist of two main parts. First, state-licensed cardrooms will no longer be able to offer blackjack-style games. Second, other popular non-poker games will undergo dramatic changes.<\/p>\n
The shift represents a 180-degree change from the rules of the past two decades, leaving casinos worried about their revenue and clientele.<\/p>\n
“I think it\u2019s a pretty dramatic change for our guest. But it\u2019s also very disruptive for the industry. We got $2 billion of revenue comes from the cardroom industry. Around 20,000 statewide and about a half billion dollars of value to state and local jurisdictions in terms of tax revenue,” said Kyle Kirkland, President of the California Gaming Association.<\/p>\n
The California Gaming Association has filed an injunction seeking more time to present its case in court.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re basically saying, ‘Your honor, push pause on these regulations till we have a chance to understand.’ If we actually go through the process of laying off everyone and cutting back. That’s a pretty dramatic permanent change. You got a hard ripple effect, through a lot of Southern California communities with no real showing of harm,” Kirkland said.<\/p>\n
Kirkland adds if the regulation goes into full effect, the economic setback will be devastating for dealers, with some having to learn a whole new trade.<\/p>\n
“You know a lot of folks here who have been with us for decades. They know how to deal with these games, we trained them and gave them a great job. Basically, able to live life, now we\u2019re saying, ‘Oh sorry!’ Now your life is going to be upended,” Kirkland said.<\/p>\n
Casinos have until June 1 to submit their new modifications to the games. The State Attorney General’s office was contacted for comment, but did not respond before publication.<\/p>\n
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