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WVU Hoops Reports 6 New Positive Coronavirus Cases, Workouts Postponed

WVU hoops postpone workouts as more players test positive for coronavirus. The college basketball season is still months away, but this is a troubling sign. Read More

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

What to bet on at WV sportsbooks for the weekend of July 9

On The Board At WV Sportsbooks: UFC Fight Island, NASCAR, And The Horses

New twists engage West Virginia sports betting fans this weekend with UFC Fight Island in Dubai, NASCAR and live WV horse racing. Read More

Posted on: July 8, 2020 | | Dave Bontempo

Online casinos in WV are launching soon, FanDuel and DraftKings could be first.

Who Will Be First To Launch An Online Casino In West Virginia?

When WV online casinos launch, it’s likely to be a recognizable name. Both DraftKings and FanDuel recently released new, standalone online casino apps. Read More

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

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. Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Online casinos in WV could launch in July

Fingers Crossed: West Virginia Online Casinos Could Launch This Month

The launch of online casinos in West Virginia is close. The first pull of a virtual slot machine could happen by the end of the month. Read More

Posted on: July 1, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

WV Lottery revenue down sharply because of lockdown

Down In The Dumps: West Virginia Lottery Revenue Figures Suffer Due To COVID-19

According to information released by the WV Lottery Commission, lottery revenue was down 67% compared to their monthly projections. Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

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. Read More

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Retail sports betting in WV reopens, but majority of bets still happening online

WV Retail Sports Betting Windows Reopen; 98% Of Betting Still Happening Online

A few West Virginia sportsbooks reopened with casinos. But nearly all of the handle is still coming via one of three WV online sports betting apps. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

COVID-19 may severely impact college football

Two WVU Football Players Positive For COVID-19; Is College Football In Jeopardy?

Two WVU football players test positive for COVID-19 and there are worse outbreaks in other college football programs. What does it mean for CFB in the fall? Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

West Virginia Casinos Draw Massive Crowds As They Reopen With Safety Protocols

On the first day WV casinos reopened with new safety protocols in place, huge crowds showed up while hundreds of others had to wait outside. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale