Khalid R. Jones is the Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery, position he has held since April 2024. Appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Khalid brings a unique blend of law, technology, and innovation to the role. In fiscal year 2024, the Virginia Lottery set all-time records for revenues ($5.5 billion) and profits ($934 million). In addition to serving as the chief executive of the sales business of the Lottery, Khalid serves as the head regulator for all sports betting and casinos in Virginia and during his tenure has overseen the opening of two permanent casinos at Bristol (Hard Rock) and Danville (Caesars) to go along with Virginia’s third permanent casino in Portsmouth (Rivers). 

Khalid's thought leadership on finance and innovation has been featured in various outlets including Forbes, Fox Business and CNBC and he has been a featured speaker and moderator at conferences such as the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo, MIT’s Enterprise Forum and the National Association for State and Provincial Lotteries. Additionally, he delivered a TEDx talk titled "Future is DAO - Blockchain to Revolutionize Sports Fan Experience," where he discussed how new technologies are spurring the next sports and gaming revolutions. Khalid also holds a patent regarding the gamification of streaming media.