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Why sportsbook welcome bonuses look different in 2026, including in West Virginia

Sportsbook welcome bonuses are becoming more complex in 2026, and West Virginia is part of that state-by-state shift through BetMGM’s market-specific offer.

Vip Play cites West Virginia interim approval after Wheeling Island market entry

Vip Play says it entered the West Virginia market through an agreement with Wheeling Island Gaming in December 2024 and currently holds interim approval in the state.

Greenbrier ownership deal closes as WV Lottery weighs casino license conditions

A $500 million Greenbrier financing deal has closed, making Kennedy Lewis the resort’s new majority owner while leaving the Justice family with a partial stake. The West Virginia Lottery is still handling licensing questions tied to the casino.

West Virginia Lottery review puts Greenbrier casino operations in question

The Greenbrier Resort’s casino may need to pause operations if the West Virginia Lottery does not approve a refinancing transaction in time.

The Greenbrier says Casino Club could close as WV Lottery reviews refinancing deal

The Greenbrier says it may shut its Casino Club on Aug. 14 if a $500 million refinancing deal cannot be completed while the West Virginia Lottery continues its suitability review.

The Greenbrier says it will shut down casino Friday as ownership review remains pending

The Greenbrier plans to close its casino Friday, according to court documents cited by WSAZ, with about 90 employees expected to be laid off while the West Virginia Lottery reviews a change of ownership.

WVU research examines how near-miss parlays may drive loss-chasing in West Virginia

West Virginia University researchers are using real-time operator data to study whether near-miss parlay bets can trigger loss-chasing behavior and earlier responsible-gambling interventions.

WVU researchers study parlay betting, gambler’s fallacy with $300K Arnold Ventures grant

A West Virginia University research project will examine whether near-miss parlay losses push bettors into loss-chasing behavior and how sportsbooks might identify risky patterns.

WVU study will track loss-chasing in online betting using West Virginia operator data

West Virginia University researchers are studying how online bettors respond to losses, using real-time operator data to identify risky loss-chasing behavior before it leads to financial harm.

Zihnal rolls to 6 1/4-length win in West Virginia Derby as Mountaineer handle rises

Zihnal broke through in a big way at Mountaineer, winning the Grade 3 West Virginia Derby by 6 1/4 lengths under John Velazquez. The card also produced a 2.4% year-over-year handle increase.