West Virginia Sports Betting News

Pro Leagues Fail to Get Traction As WV Lottery Approves Sports Betting Regulations

The West Virginia Lottery's final rules for sports betting did not include any of the proposed changes that came from major sports leagues. Read More

Pair Of WV Casinos Finally Pick Their Sports Betting Partner

Delaware North will partner with tech company Miomni to provide sports betting to the Mardi Gras Casino and Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. Read More

Hollywood Casino Mobile Sports Betting Coming In ‘Weeks’ For West Virginia

Hollywood Casino Charles Town will launch its mobile sports betting app soon. Its debut should occur within the next couple of months. Read More

Not So Fast: Sports Betting Delayed At Mardi Gras And Wheeling Island

Mardi Gras Casino and Wheeling Island Casino have delayed the debuts of their sportsbooks, according to West Virginia state lottery officials. Read More

WV Lawmakers ‘Disturbed’ At Sports Betting Hearing Despite Successful Launch

West Virginia became the fifth state in the US to offer sports betting on Aug. 30. A recent hearing in the WV legislature revealed that many issues remain. Read More

Sports Betting In Focus At Problem Gamblers Help Network Summit In WV

With sports betting now in West Virginia, the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia is hosting a summit to discuss problem gamblers in the state. Read More

WV Lottery Commissioner Resigns Day After Sports Betting Launch

West Virginia Lottery Commissioner Alan Larrick resigned his position on Aug. 31. The resignation came one day after sports betting soft-launched in West Virginia. Larrick gave no official reason for his sudden departure. In response to the news, Gov. Jim Justice appointed West Virginia Deputy Revenue Secretary Doug Buffington to act as the interim director […] Read More