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WV Senators meeting for story on responsible gambling bill refocused on industry growth.

How New Amendments Changed West Virginia Responsible Gambling Bill

The bill that was centered around sending data to WVU to combat problem gambling in the state has been adjusted to emphasize industry growth.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo of WV Gov. Jim Justice for story on a bill to ban harassing sports bettors.

West Virginia Self-Exclusion Harassment Bill Heads To Governor Justice

The bill attempting to protect athletes and officials from harassment from upset sports bettors is on its way to Gov. Justice's desk for the final step.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

“Approved” stamp image for story on WV House passing the sports betting harassment bill.

Sports Betting Harassment Bill Passes Through West Virginia House

A bill introduced in January that looks to protect players, coaches and referees from hostile sports bettors just passed through the West Virginia House.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Digital Solutions Company Opens Second Location In West Virginia

Continent 8 Technologies, a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, has opened a second data center location in the Mountain State in Petersburg.

Posted on: February 27, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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WV Online Poker Players Can Cash Out With Global Poker Home Series

The Global Poker Home Series features SC$2,000,000 in guarantees and 1,000 satellite trophy event seats to a big main event for WV online poker players.

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Online casinos in WV may finally happen.

Hurry Up And Wait: WV Online Casinos May Finally Launch This Summer

The WV Lottery recently approved emergency rules last week, setting the stage for the launch of West Virginia online casinos sometime this summer.

Posted on: May 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Studies show that WV Lottery players are among the "luckiest" in the US.

West Virginia Ranks Among Luckiest And Most Obsessed Lottery States

PlayWV takes a look at a couple of recent studies conducted about the West Virginia Lottery and how lucky players are in states around the US.

Posted on: September 1, 2023 | | Brian Cross

Photo showing online casino gaming with chips and dice on a keyboard along with a stack of cash for a story about the Mountain State online casino market setting a new revenue record in January with over $16 million.

Online Casinos Hit Record $16.4 Million In January Revenue

The online casino market in the Mountain State continues to roll on, as it recorded a new best for revenue in January with over $16 million.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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.

Posted on: September 24, 2018 | | Bart Shirley

Image representing responsible gambling with a hand stopping the falling blocks for a story about new legislation being introduced in West Virginia that would require operators to share data to help combat problem gambling.

West Virginia Market To Focus On Responsible Gambling With New Act

New proposed legislation in West Virginia would require gaming operators to share data with WVU in order to combat problem gambling in the state.

Posted on: February 14, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

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