San Jose City Council
February 3, 2026

San José Police Department
Amendment to Title 16 Gaming Control
February 3, 2026
City Council Meeting
Item 4.1
Ali Miri, Assistant Chief of Police, San José Police Department Kirill Yermanov, Gaming Administrator, Division of Gaming Control, San José Police Department Proposed
Amendments
• Extend time limits on reporting requirements to the Police Department related to the discovery of crimes at cardroom premises from "immediately upon discovery" to "either
immediately upon discovery or, when immediate reporting is not feasible, promptly upon making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed"; and extend time limits for reporting violations of Title 16 to the Division of Gaming Control from "four hours" to "no later than the next
business day"
• Expand the allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting squares per player-position per card table
• Repeal Section 16.18.075 - Limitations on continuous
presence at cardroom premises
• Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and add an
exception to the existing 25% charitable contribution
requirement
• Permit the cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and beverages to patrons, with some restrictions