In a move reinforcing the regulatory framework of Nevada's gaming industry, Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Chandeni Sendall, a Reno deputy city attorney, to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Following an announcement by Gov. Lombardo's office, Sendall is set to commence her four-year term this week, filling the vacancy left by Brittnie Watkins, whose term recently expired. Sendall, who has been serving in the City Attorney’s office since 2015, brings to the table a mix of legal experience and gaming industry insight, News3LV reports.
Before cutting her teeth in the public sector, Sendall sharpened her expertise in private practice focusing on civil and commercial litigation. She also gained valuable compliance knowledge while working as an internal auditor for Caesars Entertainment, with her appointment coming just ahead of the current Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick's announced resignation. According to her, Chandeni is ready to leverage her extensive background in law and gaming, "to serve the State of Nevada." As stated in an 8 News Now report, she brings a combined experience from her legal career and educational background in economics.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board plays a pivotal role in regulating the state's gaming industry, which includes enforcement and investigative duties. It operates alongside the Nevada Gaming Commission, with its enforcement division acting as the law enforcement arm. Sendall, whose academic laurels include serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the UNLV Gaming Law Journal during her law school days at the William S. Boyd School of Law, is considered a strong fit for contributing to this regulatory body's oversight and compliance efforts, as reported by 8 News Now.
Gov. Lombardo expressed his confidence in the new appointee's potential impact stating, "With her unique background in law and compliance, Chandeni will bring fresh insight and critical perspective to the Board." Enthusiastically approaching her new role, Sendall anticipates applying her rich tapestry of skills—with a specialization in legal and compliance affairs—acquired through both her professional and educational undertakings, as she joins the board ahead of chair Kirk Hendrick's planned resignation later this year, per News3LV insights.
