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It was a great first few days for DraftKings Casino WV

DraftKings Casino In West Virginia Makes A Royal Entry, Even Without Online Slots

DraftKings Casino WV, despite not offering a lot of options, took nearly $8 million in wagers over the first five days of operation in West Virginia.

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Long Live The King: DraftKings Launches The First West Virginia Online Casino

DraftKings Casino took its online sports betting partnership with Hollywood Casino to the next level when it launched the first online casino in WV.

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WV sportsbooks betting preview for July 4 weekend

What To Bet On At WV Sportsbooks: NASCAR, Rocket Mortgage Classic, MLS Is Back

The 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic is the premier event for WV sports betting fans this weekend but there is also NASCAR and soccer action on the board.

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

UFC headlines options for the WV sports betting crowd for the weekend of June 25

What To Bet On At WV Sportsbooks: UFC, Travelers Championship, MLB Futures

UFC on ESPN 12 highlights this weekend's betting action at West Virginia online sportsbooks, which also includes new MLB futures.

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Derek Helling

What to bet on at WV sportsbooks during the weekend of June18

What To Bet On At WV Sportsbooks: RBC Heritage, Premier League Return

Among events for the West Virginia sports betting crowd for the weekend of June 19 are the RBC Heritage, English Premier League and new futures.

Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Betting at WV sportsbook for the weekend of June 12

Return of the PGA, La Liga Highlight This Weekend’s Betting Options At WV Sportsbooks

The sports betting action continues to mount at WV sportsbooks this weekend with the return of the PGA and La Liga adding to the KBO and UFC calendars.

Posted on: June 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Online casinos in WV may finally happen.

Hurry Up And Wait: WV Online Casinos May Finally Launch This Summer

The WV Lottery recently approved emergency rules last week, setting the stage for the launch of West Virginia online casinos sometime this summer.

Posted on: May 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Rattlesnake Open III kicks off this weekend for WV online poker players

WV Online Poker Players Can Take Part In The Rattlesnake Open III On Global Poker

Global Poker's Rattlesnake Open III begins May 3 and WV online poker players can play in the largest opening freeroll in the event's history at SC15,000.

Posted on: May 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WV Sportsbooks offering NFL Draft free contests

BetMGM’s Free NFL Draft Game Among Several WV Sports Betting Promotions This Week

A new BetMGM NFL Draft game is just one of several opportunities that WV sportsbooks are offering bettors a head of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Posted on: April 22, 2020 | | Derek Helling

West Virginia Online Sportsbooks Offer Action On Friday’s WNBA Draft

The West Virginia Lottery has approved WNBA Draft betting and while the first overall pick is all but official, there is still intrigue.

Posted on: April 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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DraftKings Casino In West Virginia Makes A Royal Entry, Even Without Online Slots

Long Live The King: DraftKings Launches The First West Virginia Online Casino

What To Bet On At WV Sportsbooks: NASCAR, Rocket Mortgage Classic, MLS Is Back

What To Bet On At WV Sportsbooks: UFC, Travelers Championship, MLB Futures

What To Bet On At WV Sportsbooks: RBC Heritage, Premier League Return

Return of the PGA, La Liga Highlight This Weekend’s Betting Options At WV Sportsbooks

Hurry Up And Wait: WV Online Casinos May Finally Launch This Summer

WV Online Poker Players Can Take Part In The Rattlesnake Open III On Global Poker

BetMGM’s Free NFL Draft Game Among Several WV Sports Betting Promotions This Week

West Virginia Online Sportsbooks Offer Action On Friday’s WNBA Draft

West Virginia Targets Problem Gambling With Panel, Awareness Campaign

WVU Football Fans Already Clamoring For 2023 Opener

West Virginia Online Casinos Set Record In February

WV Bill To Audit Handicappers And Touts Fails

WV Proposal Targets Fans And Bettors Who Abuse Players, Coaches