After the Law and Legislation Committee of the City Council approved an ordinance permitting additional gaming tables, Sacramento’s casino industry is poised for expansion. According to the ruling, local card clubs will be able to add two tables starting in 2025 and then progressively every four years until ten more tables are added.
The California Bureau of Gambling Control’s clearance and a final City Council decision are still needed for the expansion, though. The major card clubs in Sacramento, Capitol Casino and Park West Casino Lotus, which presently have a maximum of 17 tables, will be the main targets of the change if it is granted.
Economic Boost and Industry Support
Casino operators have welcomed the proposal, emphasizing its economic benefits. The increase is expected to create jobs, with each table potentially generating 10 positions. John Park, founder of Park West Casino Lotus, stressed that steady growth is essential for financial stability. Meanwhile, Clarke Rosa, who runs Capitol Casino, highlighted that his venue has been unable to expand table offerings since 2012, making it harder to keep up with costs.
The ordinance aligns with California’s Assembly Bill 311, which allows smaller cardrooms—those with fewer than 20 tables—to gradually expand. However, venues like Limelight Cardroom, which operate on a much smaller scale, are unlikely to be affected. The city will also gain revenue from a $225 quarterly fee per new table.
Sacramento’s gambling industry has steadily expanded since California legalized tribal casinos in 2000. With the upcoming opening of El Dorado Hills Casino in 2025, the region is set to see even more growth. The push for additional tables reflects the broader trend of increasing gaming opportunities while ensuring financial sustainability for local cardrooms.
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