Mike Dreitzer Appointed Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Mike Dreitzer as the next Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Dreitzer will take over in June 2025 after current Chairman Kirk Hendrick steps down at the end of the legislative session on 22 June.

Hendrick, who announced his resignation earlier this year, called the transition smooth and praised Dreitzer’s appointment, noting their long professional relationship dating back nearly 30 years to their time together at the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.

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Dreitzer brings extensive gaming industry experience, recently serving as CEO of Gaming Arts. His leadership experience includes: President of Ainsworth Game Technology North America, COO of BMM Americas, and co-founder of content supplier G3. He also worked as a Deputy Attorney General for Nevada, representing both the NGCB and the Nevada Gaming Commission on regulatory matters.

Governor Lombardo highlighted Dreitzer’s strong compliance background and decades of industry expertise, emphasizing his suitability for the role. The appointment comes at a challenging time for Nevada’s gaming sector, with February 2025 revenue dropping 9.3% year-on-year to $1.22 billion. .

As the NGCB oversees one of the world’s most closely monitored gaming markets, Dreitzer’s blend of legal and commercial experience, spanning both public and private sectors, positions him to advance modernization efforts and address ongoing industry pressures.

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