Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has confirmed the appointment of Christopher Hebert as chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Hebert is the first African-American to serve as chairman of the state gambling regulator and previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for 19 years, and as director of the Gaming Division for eight years.
“I am proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Hebert as the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board,” said Governor Landry. “He has the experience and background needed to properly regulate such a large industry. I look forward to the great work he will do for our state and our economy.”
Under Hebert’s leadership, the Attorney General’s Office assisted the Louisiana Gaming Control Board in creating the regulations which govern sports betting in Louisiana.
He was also instrumental in creating the Problem Gambling Resource Services (PGRS) program, which is led by the Louisiana Department of Justice, Gaming Division, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, to bring awareness to the legal community about problem gambling and the free gambling treatment services available for all Louisiana residents.
He is currently a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and the National Council on Problem Gambling, where he led an initiative to increase regulator involvement on the issue of responsible gaming.
“Proper regulation of the gaming industry is crucial at a time in which gaming revenue continues to be a substantial part of our state’s economy,” said Hebert. “I am both humbled and honored that Governor Landry has tapped me as the first African-American chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and I vow to continue the hard work of previous chairmen in ensuring that gaming is free from criminal and corrupt elements.
“We will continue to regulate in a fair manner which ensures that our gaming licensees are able to operate in an environment that generates healthy revenue for the state through economic development.”