Dennis Neilander

Dennis Neilander is the former chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board. Neilander has distinguished himself as the longest serving chairman in the regulatory board’s history having held this post from 2000 to 2010. During his tenure he oversaw sweeping technological changes in the Nevada gaming industry as it shifted from retail to digital and online platforms.

Neilander was chief of the GCB’s Corporate Securities Division, which regulates the publicly traded gaming companies that operate in Nevada. As chief executive officer of the GCB, Neilander executed daily operations of the board, including overseeing 500 employees, a $42 million budget and five offices across Nevada. He represented the GCB in all government matters at the state and federal levels. He also served as chairman of its audit committee, responsible for full-scope audits of Nevada casinos. Neilander has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Gaming Law since 2015 and was named to the Best Lawyers in Nevada for 2015 and 2019. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Denver College of Law.