Gaming Control Board

Shelley Newell has been with the Nevada Gaming Control Board since 2004, beginning her career in the Audit Division.  Over the years, she advanced through several roles including Agent, Senior Agent, Special Agent over the Internal Controls and Minimum Internal Control Standards, and Supervisor.  

In March 2025, Shelley was promoted to Senior Economic Analyst and transitioned to the Administration Division, where she oversees the Board’s monthly gaming win numbers and other monthly, quarterly, and annual statistical publications.  She prepares revenue forecasts for Percentage Fees and Collections and regularly presents gaming win data and other related analyses to the Nevada Legislative Council Bureau and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Finance.  She also prepares and presents forecasts to the Economic Forum for state budgeting purposes. 

Shelley assists the Public Information Officer with media inquiries, and she assists in answering questions from all interested parties.

Originally from Colorado, Shelley moved to Las Vegas in 1991.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (Accounting) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, and is a graduate of the Nevada Certified Public Manager Program.