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WV derby canceled - horse racing in WV suffering

West Virginia Derby Canceled, Horse Racing Commission Faces Financial Trouble

The $500,000 West Virginia Derby was canceled as we learn the WV Horse Racing Commission will be out of funds by as early as the beginning of next year. Read More

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

Weekend Sports Betting in WV Preview for July 30

On The Board At WV Sportsbooks: They’re Back! MLB, NBA And NHL All Return

The NBA restart begins Thursday and the NHL comes back Saturday, joining the full slate of MLB games and WV live horse racing as an appetizer. Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Dave Bontempo

West Virginia’s Hollywood Casino Lays Off Over 540 Casino Workers

Last week, Hollywood Casino announced it would terminate about 40% of its employees. The WV casino layoffs may eventually become permanent. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

College Football: Will The Big 12 And WVU Football Play A Shortened Season?

Unlike other college football conferences, the Big 12, including WVU Football, is waiting to decide on shortening its season due to the spread of COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

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. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

On The Board At WV Sportsbooks: Baseball Is Back And Horses Continue To Run

West Virginia sports betting fans have been waiting a long time for major sports to return. Well, that happens Thursday when MLB players take to the field. Read More

Posted on: July 22, 2020 | | Dave Bontempo

Will WVU be playing college football this fall?

NCAA Pessimistic About Fall Sports As WVU Football Sees Spike In COVID-19 Cases

WVU football announced that 28 of its members tested positive for COVID-19 as the NCAA expresses skepticism over fall sports. Read More

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale

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. Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling

On The Board At WV Sportsbooks: Tiger, Horses And A Return To Fight Island

A preview of West Virginia sports betting this weekend includes Tiger's return to the PGA, live horse racing in WV, and UFC Fight Night at Fight Island. Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Dave Bontempo

WV sports betting handle over $250 million at the end of the fiscal year

West Virginia Sports Betting Handle Reaches $250 Million For Fiscal Year 2020

At the end of Fiscal Year 2020, West Virginia sportsbooks accepted $257 million in bets and earned $19 million in sports betting revenue. Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Chris Imperiale