Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the appointment of Mike Dreitzer as the incoming Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Dreitzer will succeed Chairman Kirk Hendrick, who earlier this year revealed his plans to step down following the conclusion of the 2025 Legislative Session.
“As he prepares to step down, I’m exceptionally grateful to Chairman Hendrick for his partnership and service to our state,” said Governor Lombardo. “Under his leadership, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has eliminated bureaucratic hurdles and made tremendous progress in gaming modernization and innovation in Nevada.”
Governor Lombardo expressed confidence in Dreitzer’s ability to lead the Board, stating, “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 shared his gratitude for the appointment, saying, “I’m deeply honored by this opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and I thank Governor Lombardo for his confidence in me. I look forward to advancing the Board’s essential mission and supporting its agents and staff to ensure the highest quality gaming regulation for our state.”
Outgoing Chairman Kirk Hendrick reflected on his tenure, stating, “I cannot thank Governor Lombardo enough for allowing me to lead the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Working with my fellow Board members and the dedicated 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 accomplish even more 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, dating back to our days in the Attorney General’s Office. Mike is the perfect choice by Governor Lombardo, given his long career in gaming law, government, regulatory compliance, and business.”
Dreitzer most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Arts, LLC, a full-service gaming equipment supplier with over 150 gaming licenses. He is resigning from the company and will provide transition services until he assumes his new role. Merkur Gaming, which is acquiring Gaming Arts’ interests, is expected to appear before Nevada’s gaming regulators next month.
Dreitzer’s extensive career includes serving as President of the North America Division for Ainsworth Game Technology, Inc., Chief Operating Officer of BMM Americas, a global gaming test lab and consultancy, and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of G3, a gaming content company. He also held compliance roles at Progressive Gaming International Corporation and served as Deputy Attorney General in the Nevada Office of the Attorney General, providing legal representation for the Nevada Gaming Commission and the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Dreitzer holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and a law degree from Emory University.
Chairman Hendrick’s resignation will be effective June 22, 2025, with Dreitzer set to begin his tenure on June 23, 2025.
