How the Wire Act Impacts West Virginia Sports Betting and Online Casinos
The Wire Act was already in place when WV sports betting launched. It is likely business as usual for WV sportsbooks. But what about online casino gaming?
Chris Imperiale is currently the Managing Editor of Catena Media's US online lottery site, PlayiLottery. He used to be the Managing Editor of PlayWV, covering the sports betting and online casino industries in the Mountain State. He has a journalism degree from Rutgers University and was formerly on staff at Bleacher Report.
The Wire Act was already in place when WV sports betting launched. It is likely business as usual for WV sportsbooks. But what about online casino gaming?
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