Mike Dreitzer Named New Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman

A New Leader for Nevada Gaming

Dreitzer, former CEO of Gaming Arts LLC, steps in as current chairman Kirk Hendrick exits, wrapping up his term a day earlier. “I’m pleased to announce Mike Dreitzer as the incoming Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board,” said Lombardo. “Mike has an extensive background in gaming compliance and brings decades of industry experience to the role.”

Dreitzer, who’ll serve until January 2027, is pumped for the gig. “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,” he said.

With a 30-year career in gaming law and compliance, including stints as a deputy attorney general, Dreitzer’s ready to steer the NGCB’s mission of enforcing top-notch gaming rules. His appointment comes as the state’s 400+ casinos handle a $1.2 billion monthly betting haul, per Nevada Gaming Control Board data.

Passing the Torch

Kirk Hendrick, who announced his exit in January, steps down after the 2025 legislative session ended June 2. “Handing over the gavel to Chairman Mike Dreitzer will be a smooth transition,” Hendrick said.

“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.”

Hendrick’s tenure saw streamlined regulations and tech upgrades, like mobile gaming enhancements. Dreitzer, resigning from Gaming Arts, will provide transition services until June.

Lombardo praised Hendrick’s work: “As he prepares to step down, I’m exceptionally grateful to Chairman Hendrick for his partnership and service to our state.” The NGCB, the main enforcer of Nevada’s gaming laws, oversees licensing, compliance, and audits, unlike the part-time Nevada Gaming Commission.

Dreitzer’s legal chops, representing both bodies as a deputy AG, make him a solid fit to track the industry’s $64 billion global impact.