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Patrick Leen

 

Tom Nelson

Pat was one of the first agents employed by the State of Michigan to develop and implement the oversight program following approval of tribal gaming compacts in 1992.  Pat was instrumental in establishing the first electronic gaming device testing program for verification of tribal slot machines. With the 1997 authorization of casino gaming for the City of Detroit, Pat became one of the initial staff members of the newly established Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).  Pat served as both Compliance Manager and Manager of the MGCB Gaming Laboratory. He was the principle force behind the highly successful development of the board gaming laboratory. A recognized expert in the area of game device testing and a member of the North American Gaming Regulators Association, Pat is a frequent speaker at major gaming conferences.

Tom served as the first Director of Licensing and Enforcement for the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). In this capacity, Tom was responsible for the development and implementation of many of the board's policies and procedures. He developed the background investigation protocols and supervised the successful initial licensing of the three Detroit casino developments.   Tom also supported the creation of the MGCB gaming laboratory and oversaw the successful development of this program. Prior to joining the board, Tom served for 22 years as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Tom is a member of the North American Gaming Regulators Association.

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