West Virginia is home to five retail casinos, all regulated by the West Virginia Lottery.
These properties serve as licensing partners for the state’s legal online casinos. They also offer slot machines, table games, poker, sports betting, dining, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and live racing.
Despite having only five retail casinos, West Virginia offers a surprisingly diverse gaming market. Visitors can choose between an exclusive casino resort, the state’s largest gaming floor, a full-service resort with golf and spa amenities, and two of the last remaining greyhound racing venues in the United States. These same properties also power West Virginia’s regulated online casino market.
Quick Facts About West Virginia Casinos
- Retail casinos: 5
- Licensed online casinos: 11
- Legal gambling age: 21+
- Regulator: West Virginia Lottery
- Online casino launch year: 2020
- Maximum online casino skins allowed: 15 statewide
West Virginia was one of the first states to regulate online casino gaming. Under state law, each retail casino license can support up to three online casino skins, allowing for a maximum of 15 online casino brands statewide. Currently, 11 online casinos operate under licenses connected to the state’s five retail casino properties.
West Virginia Casinos
The Greenbrier Casino Club
Location: White Sulphur Springs
Located inside The Greenbrier Resort, The Casino Club is West Virginia’s most exclusive gaming destination and one of the few membership-and-guest casinos in the United States. Access is limited to resort guests, club members, and qualifying event attendees, making it the state’s only members-only casino experience.
The property serves as the licensing partner for BetMGM Casino, FanDuel Casino and Golden Nugget Online Casino.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Location: Charles Town
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is the largest casino in West Virginia and the closest major gaming destination to Washington, D.C.
With nearly 2,000 slot machines, a large poker room, hotel accommodations, live thoroughbred racing, and one of the state’s busiest gaming floors, it attracts visitors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Its license supports DraftKings Casino, Fanatics Casino and Hollywood Online Casino.
Mountaineer Casino Resort
Location: New Cumberland
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort offers the most complete resort experience in West Virginia gaming. Beyond casino gambling, the property features live horse racing, a golf course, spa, hotel, restaurants, entertainment venues, and more than 350 hotel rooms.
Located in the Northern Panhandle near Pittsburgh, Mountaineer also hosts the state’s largest collection of online casino brands, including BetRivers Casino, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino.
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Location: Cross Lanes
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is the closest casino to Charleston and serves much of central West Virginia. Originally opened as Tri-State Greyhound Park, it remains one of only two active greyhound racing properties in the United States.
Today, the property features slot machines, table games, poker, hotel accommodations, and online gaming partnerships with Ember Casino and FanDuel Casino.
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
Location: Wheeling
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is West Virginia’s only casino located on an island. Situated on Wheeling Island in the Ohio River, the property combines casino gaming, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and one of the nation’s last remaining greyhound racing tracks.
Wheeling Island and Mardi Gras Casino are sister properties operated by Delaware North’s Ember Entertainment division and are connected to Ember Casino.
West Virginia Retail Casinos Map
West Virginia’s five retail casinos are located throughout the state, from the Eastern Panhandle near Washington, D.C. to the Northern Panhandle near Pittsburgh and the Charleston metro area. Use our West Virginia casino map to find the closest casino, sportsbook, poker room, or hotel casino near you.
Casino Near Me In West Virginia
Looking for a casino near you in West Virginia? Use the map below to find all five retail casinos currently operating in the state.
Unique Facts About West Virginia Casinos
- Only members-only casino: The Greenbrier Casino Club.
- Largest casino in West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
- Most hotel rooms: Mountaineer Casino Resort.
- Closest casino to Charleston: Mardi Gras Casino & Resort.
- Closest casino to Washington, D.C.: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
- Only casino located on an island: Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.
- Only casinos under common ownership: Mardi Gras Casino and Wheeling Island.
- Only active greyhound-racing casinos: Mardi Gras Casino and Wheeling Island.
FAQ
How many casinos are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has five retail casinos regulated by the West Virginia Lottery.
What is the largest casino in West Virginia?
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is the largest casino in West Virginia, with nearly 2,000 slot machines and one of the state’s biggest gaming floors.
Does West Virginia have legal online casinos?
Yes. West Virginia launched legal online casinos in 2020 and currently has 11 licensed brands. Visit the West Virginia online casinos page to see all currently available operators.
Which casino is closest to Charleston?
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Cross Lanes is the closest retail casino to Charleston.
Which casino is closest to Washington, D.C.?
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is the closest major casino to Washington, D.C.
Which West Virginia casinos have hotels?
All five retail casino properties offer accommodations through either an on-site hotel or resort.
What is the legal gambling age in West Virginia?
Players must be 21 or older to gamble at West Virginia casinos, sportsbooks, and online casinos.
West Virginia’s casino industry combines luxury resorts, racing venues, destination casinos, and one of the country’s most established online casino markets. Whether you’re interested in a weekend getaway, live racing, poker, sports betting, or online casino gaming, the state’s five retail casinos provide the foundation for every legal gaming option available in West Virginia.
WV responsible gambling resources
- 1-800-GAMBLER — The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia.
- Gamblers Anonymous — A peer support group for problem gamblers.
- Gam-Anon — A peer support group for families and friends of problem gamblers.
- Gamtalk — An online discussion forum for problem gamblers.
