Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Mike Dreitzer as the incoming chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).
A former state Deputy Attorney General, Dreitzer will succeed incumbent chairman Kirk Hendrick, who earlier this year announced his plans to resign following the 2025 Legislative Session.
Dreitzer currently serves as CEO of Las Vegas-based gaming supplier Gaming Arts and will provide transition services until he can begin his role at the NGCB on June 23.
Prior to Gaming Arts, Dreitzer served as president for North America at Ainsworth Game Technology and chief operating officer at BMM Americas.
“I’m pleased to announce Mike Dreitzer as the incoming chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board,” said Governor Lombardo. “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.”
Commenting on his appointment, Dreitzer said: “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. 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.”
Governor Lombardo added that he was exceptionally grateful to chairman Hendrick for his partnership and service to the state.
“Under his leadership, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has eliminated bureaucratic hurdles and made tremendous progress in gaming modernization and innovation in Nevada,” he said.
Hendrick commented: “I cannot thank Governor Lombardo enough for allowing me to lead the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Working with my fellow Board members and all the dedicated Board agents and employees has been the highlight of my public service career. With time left until the end of the legislative session, I am eager to get much more accomplished for the State of Nevada.
“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.”