Emerson Shaw
California’s long-running fight over blackjack has taken another turn after a San Francisco Superior Court judge blocked state regulations that would have sharply limited blackjack-style games at local cardrooms. The decision allows dozens of private cardrooms to keep offering their current table-game formats, at least for now. However, it keeps a much larger argument over …
For decades, blackjack earned its reputation as one of the most player-friendly games on the casino floor. Unlike many other table games, skilled players could reduce the house edge by following basic strategy, making blackjack a favorite among casual gamblers and seasoned veterans alike. But a growing number of Las Vegas visitors have noticed something …
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced new regulations that will significantly alter the operations of the state’s cardrooms. Effective April 1, 2026, these regulations prohibit live dealer blackjack games in cardrooms and impose stricter controls on the use of third-party proposition player services (TPPPs). Cardrooms are required to submit compliance plans by May …
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a billionaire and well-known political figure, won $1.4 million during a high-stakes blackjack game in Las Vegas last year, according to new tax documents. The October disclosure revealed that Pritzker won the money while on vacation with his wife and friends. His campaign said he plans to donate the winnings to …
An Indiana resident, identified as Anthony W., won big playing blackjack and walked away with a staggering payout of $1,376,465.30 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan. The massive payout came not from the blackjack hand, but from a modest $5 wager placed on a Bonus Spin Xtreme side bet, a progressive jackpot feature …
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has expressed interest in expanding local blackjack, poker, and bingo game options. During her proposed budget for 2026, Bowser said, “Our initial, kind of, thinking around the (poker and blackjack) tournaments is that we will open them up to our hotel properties.” She also mentioned allowing commercial bingo to commence at …
When it comes to popular casino games, it’s probably no surprise that slot machines are king. And they are, by a mile. Ditto for online slots, which are easily the most popular Internet-based gambling games. We could talk about the psychology of why, but that’s a much longer discussion. The logistics of why are easier. …
In the United States, there are three basic ways to play on-the-go mobile blackjack. The first way — or, rather, the way most people expect to be able to play online 21 — is to download a domestic casino app, make a quick credit card deposit, and gamble anytime you want. And this works fine, …
As the country continues to deal with spiked levels of Coronavirus cases, online casinos and betting applications remain a safe alternative to visiting a brick-and-mortar facility. Unfortunately, there are only a few regions that allow for the domestic, state-regulated casinos to provide blackjack for real money via an online option. However, there is a much …
Blackjack has been around for over 400 years and while the game is essentially the same, technological advances have made the game easier to access. Today many people still enjoy the popular card game, and it is a staple of any brick-and-mortar casino that offers table games. Over the past two decades, we have seen …