“Dave Rebuck is an outstanding leader for the Division of Gaming Enforcement," said Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa. "He has been involved from the outset in Governor Christie's plan to restore Atlantic City as a premiere gaming and tourism destination. Dave specialized in regulatory reform during his many years as an attorney in the Attorney General's Office, and over the past eight months, he has brought his wisdom and experience to bear as acting director of the Division by overseeing efforts to streamline regulations and create a more vibrant gaming environment in Atlantic City, while continuing to safeguard the integrity of operations."

Rebuck served as an attorney for 23 years as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey and specializes in policy guidance and regulatory reform. He was assigned to the Governor’s Office as a Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Christie in February 2010 and assisted in the Governor’s initiative to reinvigorate Atlantic City. He helped oversee regulatory reform efforts as a member of Governor Christie’s Red Tape Review Group.

“Over the past eight months, I have been very fortunate to be a part of the historic reforms which have taken place in response to the re-regulation under Senate Bills S-11 and S-12 signed February 1st,” said Director Rebuck. “We have a lot of work ahead of us as we continue to adapt the regulations to meet the needs of the industry and the ongoing advancements in technology, without in any way compromising confidence in gaming operations. I am confident in the dedication and commitment of Division staff to meet the challenges before us.”

The Division of Gaming Enforcement is a law enforcement agency and the investigative arm of the casino regulatory system, which has as its mission the enforcement of the Casino Control Act. The Attorney General is responsible for the exercise of the Division’s duties and powers. It has a multi-disciplinary and specialized workforce consisting of attorneys, investigators, engineers, accountants and support personnel. The Division staff also includes assigned members of the Division of State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice. In 2011, the Division became the principal gaming regulatory agency in New Jersey.

It is responsible for investigating, inspecting, and auditing the state’s casino gaming licensees. State Investigators monitor day to day casino operations and work closely with the New Jersey State Police and Division of Criminal Justice attorneys.

The Division’s technical services bureau assures the integrity of electronic gaming equipment, including all slot machine operations. The technical bureau tests and evaluates electronic equipment and analyzes and verifies slot machine payouts to casino patrons. Bureau engineers test all games before they can be used in the casinos.

As part of the changes to the legislative framework, the Division is also working closely with the Tourism District and Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to ensure that each casino licensee, state agency and business in Atlantic City contributes its fair share to the new Tourism District and its "Clean and Safe" objective.

Director Rebuck said, “I strongly believe that patrons need to feel safe and secure while visiting the city. Safety is one of the top priorities of the Division and it will continue in its efforts to encourage improvements as technology and advanced security measures evolve. It is important that investors have confidence in the City and that they see the changes that are occurring as a result of the creation of the Tourism District.”

Rebuck joined the Department of Law & Public Safety in January 1988 as a Deputy Attorney General. He was instrumental in providing legal advice in the review of programs and operations within the department. He assisted in the evaluation of the performance of various agencies in accomplishing their mandated governmental role and in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

Rebuck earned a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College in 1974. He earned a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Vermont in 1978, and earned his law degree from Delaware Law School of Widener University in 1986. Rebuck was Associate Dean of Student Life at Ursinus College from 1978 through 1986, and was Assistant to the President of Radford University from 1986 through 1988.

He is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars.

Rebuck resides in Moorestown, New Jersey with his wife Deborah. They have three adult children: Jennifer, Megan and Michael.