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WV Sports Betting Revenue Rallies With Best Week Ever

The first two weeks of November saw the West Virginia sports betting market take a step backwards. Now, a record-breaking third week of revenue has vaulted the state’s two sportsbooks right back into the black. In fact, West Virginia sportsbooks reported revenues of $555,706.25 in the week of Nov. 17. This figure is the largest […]

Mountaineer Casino Launches Third Sportsbook in West Virginia

The Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack, and Resort opened its sportsbook on Nov. 21. In doing so, the casino became the third West Virginia property to offer sports betting to its patrons. Casino management cut a ribbon to celebrate the debut of the William Hill Sports Book at Mountaineer Casino. Former casino host Nunzio Veltry placed the […]

Penn National Extends Regional Reach With Second Satellite Casino In PA

Penn National has filed an application with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the development of its second satellite casino in Pennsylvania. In doing so, the gaming company has formally inaugurated the site for Hollywood Casino Morgantown. The casino will reside on a 36-acre lot in Caenarvon Township in Berks County. The site is near […]

Penn National Puts Sports Betting Front And Center In Earnings Call

Penn National issued its quarterly earnings call to keep its stakeholders abreast of the company’s activities. Of note, CEO Timothy Wilmott mentioned the importance of sports betting several times throughout his comments. The call covered the company’s performance in the third quarter of 2018. In other words, he spoke about the three months that ended on Sept. […]

High School Classmates Seek To Build Casino In Virginia

Virginia is one of the few states in the US with no casino whatsoever. Now, two high school classmates from Bristol want to change that.

Mountaineer Becomes Fifth WV Casino To Apply For Sports Betting License

There will be sports betting at all five casinos in West Virginia, eventually. The Mountaineer filed for its sports betting license.

New Numbers: Almost $10 Million Wagered In WV Sports Betting Since Launch

The West Virginia Lottery has released the new numbers for sports betting, with just under $10 million in wagers handled and more than $2 million in revenue since launch.