News – Legal Online Blackjack

California Implements New Regulations Banning Blackjack in Cardrooms and Restricting Third-Party Player-Dealers

March 4, 2026 by Emerson Shaw

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 …

Pritzker’s Blackjack Win Raises Questions About Gambling

December 11, 2025 by Emerson Shaw

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 …

Man Scores Over $1.3 Million Playing Blackjack In Michigan

September 17, 2025 by Emerson Shaw

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 Bets On Blackjack To Grow City Revenue

May 30, 2025 by Emerson Shaw

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 …