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Image of West Virginia football helmets for a story on sports betting regulators in the state issuing a cease and desist letter to offshore operator Bovada.

West Virginia Regulators Issue Cease And Desist Letter To Offshore Sportsbook

Regulators in West Virginia issued a letter to offshore sports betting operator Bovada to cease and desist operations in the state.

Posted on: July 9, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of a phone with an online casino jackpot for a story on West Virginia online casinos nearly setting a revenue record with $17.9 million in May.

Second-Best Month Posted By WV Online Casinos As Industry Settles Into Groove

West Virginia has seen online casinos set monthly records frequently over the past year, and they nearly did it again in May.

Posted on: June 14, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

A fan cheers during a West Virginia basketball game.

West Virginia Bill That Bans Sports Bettors If They Threaten Athletes Set To Go Into Effect

The NCAA detailed how frequently college athletes receive abusive messages. West Virginia will soon have a new law in place to hopefully curb the issue.

Posted on: May 24, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Image of Hollywood Casino in Ohio for a story on PENN Entertainment expecting to launch a standalone Hollywood online casino app in West Virginia by early 2025.

PENN Tabs Early 2025 For Standalone Hollywood Online Casino Launch In West Virginia

With ESPN Bet well underway, PENN Entertainment now turns its attention to a standalone Hollywood online casino, which could go live in early 2025.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

American Pharoah during the 2015 Kentucky Derby for a story on the growth in popularity and betting of the Run for the Roses.

The Kentucky Derby Has Come Quite A Long Way As It Heads Into 150th Running

From a $2,850 purse in 1875 to a record-setting $5 million purse in 2024, the Kentucky Derby has exploded in popularity over a century and a half.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Woman playing casino games online for a story on West Virginia online casinos setting a single-month revenue record in March 2024

More Expansion Coming As Online Casinos Set Record With Over $20M In March Revenue

It was a slow start for online casinos in West Virginia when they first began launching in July 2020. Gradually, though, iGaming in the Mountain State has picked up steam. And in March, the industry reached a new peak. According to data from the West Virginia Lottery, online casinos in West Virginia reported a whopping […]

Posted on: May 1, 2024 | | Grant Lucas

Supremeland Gaming Enters West Virginia Market Under Supplier License

Supremeland Gaming is the newest game supplier for online casinos in the Mountain State, as the company recently received an interim license.

Posted on: March 15, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo showing WV Senators meeting during a legislative session for a story about the responsible gambling bill in the state being adjusted to focus more on growth in the industry.

How New Amendments Changed West Virginia Responsible Gambling Bill

The bill that was centered around sending data to WVU to combat problem gambling in the state has been adjusted to emphasize industry growth.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo of WV Gov. Jim Justice for a story about a new bill that would ban sports bettors who harass athletes and refs heading to Gov. Justice's desk for the final step.

West Virginia Self-Exclusion Harassment Bill Heads To Governor Justice

The bill attempting to protect athletes and officials from harassment from upset sports bettors is on its way to Gov. Justice's desk for the final step.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing an "Approved" stamp for a story about the sports betting harassment bill recently passing through the WV House.

Sports Betting Harassment Bill Passes Through West Virginia House

A bill introduced in January that looks to protect players, coaches and referees from hostile sports bettors just passed through the West Virginia House.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Corey Sharp