Jordan MaynardMassachusetts Gaming Commission Chair
Jordan Maynard was named Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) by Governor Maura Healey on October 28, 2024. Before that, Maynard had served as interim chair of the MGC since March 2024, after he was first appointed in 2022. Since joining the Commission, he has played a pivotal role in successfully rolling out sports wagering, enhancing consumer experiences, and continuing to support robust, responsible gaming initiatives focused on player health to protect all citizens in the Commonwealth.
Maynard spearheads the MGC’s involvement in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Youth Sports Betting Safety Initiative, working with statewide partners to combat underage sports wagering while creating a curriculum to educate youth on the potential harms of unsafe gambling. In addition, he has made security at the brick-and-mortar properties in Massachusetts a top priority, working with the licensees on best practices and prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of patrons. Maynard is committed to creating regulations and policies that will enhance the economic benefit of gaming for the Commonwealth to benefit area residents, local businesses and employees. Leading with care and fidelity to the law, Maynard’s work has helped maintain the strong reputation of the MGC amongst its partners and licensees.
Recently, Maynard was named by the Innovation Group to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 under 40 class of 2025. He was also recognized by US Gaming Hub’s Game Masters Top 100 Most Influential Figures in the US Gaming Industry.
Prior to joining the Commission, Maynard served as Chief Secretary to the Governor from early 2021 until his commission appointment in 2022. He is a 2010 Graduate of Morehead State University and a 2013 graduate of Northern Kentucky University’s Chase School of Law.
