(Carson, City, NV) Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of Mark Lipparelli of Las Vegas to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Lipparelli presently owns a technology development company specializing in technology, marketing, and finance. Lipparelli’s professional past includes 4-years as an Executive Vice-President at Bally Technology in Las Vegas, 2-years as President and Vice-President of Shuffle Master, Inc. in Las Vegas, as well as various positions for Casino Data Systems in Las Vegas. Lipparelli also served 5-years as a Research Analyst and Securities Analyst for the Nevada Gaming Control Board starting in the late 1980’s.

“Mr. Lipparelli has the perfect background and experience to continue the effectiveness and efficiency we have on the Gaming Control Board”, Governor Gibbons said, “His energetic attitude and excellent work ethic will be valuable assets for the Board.”

“I will use all of my experience to work with the other members of the Nevada Gaming Control Board to protect the Board’s reputation as the premier gaming oversight agency in the world,” Lipparelli said, “I am proud that Governor Gibbons has chosen me for this essential position."

Lipparelli will fill the seat of Mark Clayton. Clayton’s term expires January 1, 2009.