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.
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.
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.
Wheeling Island Preps For Sports Betting With New Sports Bar
Football season came. That’s why Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack opened the next best thing to sports betting — a sports bar.
The Greenbrier Opens FanDuel Sportsbook, Making Two in the State
The Casino Club at Greenbrier Resort has opened its sportsbook inside the only private casino in America. The sportsbook, operated by daily fantasy sports and sports betting operator FanDuel, went live on Sep. 13. In doing so, the private facility …
DraftKings Sportsbook Licensed, But Lacks A Partner in West Virginia
The West Virginia Lottery has granted a provider license to daily fantasy sports giant DraftKings. Now, the company must find a land-based partner.
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 …
Hollywood Casino Will Be First To Offer WV Sports Betting On Sept. 1
Sports betting is almost here, West Virginia. Penn National announced that its Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races would start taking wagers on Sept. 1. Gaming companies Penn National and FanDuel are the first to receive sports betting permits in …