LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A gaming business insider has been chosen to take the assistance on the Nevada Gaming Management Board, the enforcement arm of the state company charged with regulating casinos.
Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday introduced his alternative of Mike Dreitzer to steer the board. Present NGCB Chairman Kirk Hendrick stated he expects a clean transition when he steps down on the finish of this yr’s session of the Nevada Legislature.
“I’m pleased to announce Mike Dreitzer as the incoming Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board,” Lombardo stated in a information launch. “Mike has an extensive background in gaming compliance and brings decades of industry experience to the role. I’m confident that Mike will lead the Nevada Gaming Control Board with integrity and honor, while furthering its recent innovation and progress.”
Dreitzer beforehand served as president of the North America division for Ainsworth Sport Know-how, Inc, COO (chief working officer) of BMM Americas, a world gaming check lab and consultancy, and co-founder and COO of G3, a gaming content material firm, the information launch stated.
Dreitzer’s expertise in Nevada contains working as deputy legal professional normal, the place he offered authorized illustration for the Nevada Gaming Fee and the NGCB. Dreitzer earned his undergraduate diploma from Cornell College and his legislation diploma from Emory College.
“I’m deeply honored by this appointment to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and I’m grateful to Governor Lombardo for his confidence in me,” Dreitzer stated. “I look forward to furthering the essential mission of the Board, while supporting its agents and staff to ensure the highest quality gaming regulation for our state.”
Hendrick, who is anticipated to depart on June 22, stated, “Handing over the gavel to Chairman Mike Dreitzer will be a smooth transition. Mike and I have known each other for almost 30 years going back to our days in the Attorney General’s Office. Mike is the perfect choice by Governor Lombardo based on Mike’s long career in gaming law, government, regulatory compliance, and business.”
