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Image showing casino gaming with playing cards and chips along with the WV state outline for a story about the WV Lottery Commission approving three licenses this week for online casinos within the state.

WV Lottery Commission Grants 3 iGaming Licenses For Live Dealer, ID Verification

Several new licenses for online casinos in the Mountain State were permitted at the latest lottery commission meeting held this week.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Digital Solutions Company Opens Second Location In West Virginia

Continent 8 Technologies, a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, has opened a second data center location in the Mountain State in Petersburg.

Posted on: February 27, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo showing online casino gaming with chips and dice on a keyboard along with a stack of cash for a story about the Mountain State online casino market setting a new revenue record in January with over $16 million.

Online Casinos Hit Record $16.4 Million In January Revenue

The online casino market in the Mountain State continues to roll on, as it recorded a new best for revenue in January with over $16 million.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image representing responsible gambling with a hand stopping the falling blocks for a story about new legislation being introduced in West Virginia that would require operators to share data to help combat problem gambling.

West Virginia Market To Focus On Responsible Gambling With New Act

New proposed legislation in West Virginia would require gaming operators to share data with WVU in order to combat problem gambling in the state.

Posted on: February 14, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Angry sports fans on white background for story on WV sports bettor harassment bill advancing through the legislature

Bill To Ban Bettors Harassing Athletes Moving Through WV Legislature

A bill protecting players from harassment has been pushed out of the Judiciary Committee and onto the House Floor in West Virginia.

Posted on: February 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing a poker player with chips along with a laptop showing the WV state outline for a story about an update on when online poker will officially launch in the Mountain State.

West Virginia Online Poker To Launch ‘Later This Year’

PlayWV spoke with West Virginia Lottery Executive Director John Myers about the potential timeline of a launch date for online poker.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing online casino gaming with phones with playing cards and a roulette wheel along with the WV state outline for a story about the Mountain State setting multiple gaming records this past fiscal year with lottery and online casinos.

Mountain State Sets 2023 Records In Lottery And Online Casino Revenue

The Mountain State had a quality fiscal year in 2022/2023, producing records in both lottery and online casino revenue.

Posted on: February 2, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Mountain State Lottery Commission Approves Three Online Casino Suppliers

The West Virginia Lottery Commission granted three new licenses for online casino suppliers within the state, including app developer Gamewise.

Posted on: January 31, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Fantasy Sports Company Debuts PrizePicks Arena In West Virginia

Notable daily fantasy sports provider PrizePicks announced it is making its way into the West Virginia market with a new game called PrizePicks Arena.

Posted on: January 26, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing online casino gaming with chips and playing cards on a keyboard for a story about the West Virginia market setting a new online casino revenue record for the year with over $150 million.

Online Casinos Eclipse $150 Million In 2023 West Virginia Revenue

The West Virginia market set a new revenue record in 2023, as online casino apps in the state generated more than $150 million in yearly earnings.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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WV Lottery Commission Grants 3 iGaming Licenses For Live Dealer, ID Verification

Digital Solutions Company Opens Second Location In West Virginia

Online Casinos Hit Record $16.4 Million In January Revenue

West Virginia Market To Focus On Responsible Gambling With New Act

Bill To Ban Bettors Harassing Athletes Moving Through WV Legislature

West Virginia Online Poker To Launch ‘Later This Year’

Mountain State Sets 2023 Records In Lottery And Online Casino Revenue

Mountain State Lottery Commission Approves Three Online Casino Suppliers

Fantasy Sports Company Debuts PrizePicks Arena In West Virginia

Online Casinos Eclipse $150 Million In 2023 West Virginia Revenue

West Virginia Regulators Issue Cease And Desist Letter To Offshore Sportsbook

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

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

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

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