Gov. Larry Hogan has announced his picks for a couple of roles that will be key in overseeing the continued rollout of sports betting in Maryland.
The Republican governor on Wednesday tapped a new head of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, replacing Gordon Medenica, who announced his retirement in April. Hogan also named his two picks to the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, a seven-member panel that will review and approve applications for sports betting licenses in the state.
John Martin will serve as the new head of the lottery and gaming agency, effective July 1. He has served as the agency’s managing director and chief revenue officer since 2015 where he manages the top line revenue for traditional lottery products. Prior to that role, he served as the agency’s assistant director in Maryland for four years and had oversight of sales, creative services, product development and communications. Before coming to Maryland in 2009, he was the deputy director in the office of sales management for the Ohio Lottery.
