West Virginia online casino revenue jumps 56.5% through July 2026
West Virginia’s online casino market generated $314.2 million through July 2026, up from $200.8 million a year earlier, one of the strongest growth rates among legal iGaming states.
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Mid-Atlantic casino revenue falls in August, while West Virginia still offers no monthly market snapshot
Several Mid-Atlantic states reported weaker August casino revenue, with declines in land-based gaming from Virginia to New York. West Virginia was mentioned only as a market that does not publish monthly casino revenue reports.
Sweepstakes Poker Bans Expand as More States Target Dual-Currency Model
State laws in Oklahoma, Indiana, Tennessee, Louisiana, Maine, and New York are tightening pressure on sweepstakes poker rooms in 2026 as lawmakers increasingly target dual-currency gaming models.
West Virginia Among States Already Barring Bettors Who Threaten Athletes
A joint statement from major pro leagues and players' unions urged 35 states and Washington, D.C., to adopt betting bans for people who threaten athletes. West Virginia is one of four states the report says already has blacklist measures in place.
Major sports leagues ask regulators for stronger action against bettor harassment, with West Virginia already cited
Five major pro sports leagues and their players associations are asking gambling regulators to adopt stronger rules against bettors who threaten or harass players, coaches, officials and families. The letter notes West Virginia is already among the states that exclude bad actors from licensed sport...
Major US leagues ask states for lifetime betting bans over athlete harassment
Five major US sports leagues and their players unions asked state regulators to permanently revoke betting access for people who threaten or harass athletes, coaches, officials, team staff, or their families.
