House Bill 2718 that allows blackjack and other table games in the 4 racetrack counties is now finally approved in Congress.

Kevin Belinkoff's experience as a blackjack player has certainly benefited the cable channel GSN, where he is currently Vice President of Programming. The network has just finished taping the 2007 World Series of Blackjack.

January 21, 2007, the first season of the Ultimate Blackjack Tour began to air on WGN. The first season will also include 2 specials, The Ladies of Blackjack and The Legends of Blackjack.

Robert Williamson III won the Battle of the Superstars on January 19, 2007. Aside from taking home the $100,000 prize, he will also take home the Ultimate Blackjack Tournament Medallion.