Los Angeles Cardrooms Face Crisis Under Blackjack Ban
California regulators have finalized rules that will prohibit cardrooms from offering blackjack-style games beginning April 1, setting off alarms in Los Angeles County communities that depend heavily on gambling revenue. While state officials describe the move as enforcement of long-standing constitutional limits, city leaders and industry representatives warn of sweeping financial consequences. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its Final Statement of Reasons earlier this month, confirming that the regulations implement Penal Code §330, which bars “any game of […] The post Los Angeles Cardrooms Face Crisis Under Blackjack Ban appeared first on World Casino News.
California regulators have finalized rules that will prohibit cardrooms from offering blackjack-style games beginning April 1, setting off alarms in Los Angeles County communities that depend heavily on gambling revenue. While state officials describe the move as enforcement of long-standing constitutional limits, city leaders and industry representatives warn of sweeping financial consequences. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its Final Statement of Reasons earlier this month, confirming that the regulations implement Penal Code §330, which bars “any game of […]
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