West Virginia

West Virginia Lottery Commission (WV Lottery) ↗Regulatedsince 2018verified 2026-08-03

West Virginia authorized online sports betting under the Lottery Sports Wagering Act (2018, W. Va. Code chapter 29 article 22D) and online casino gaming under the Lottery Interactive Wagering Act (2019, article 22E). Online sports betting launched December 2018 and online casino (iGaming) launched July 2020. Both are tethered to the state's five licensed casinos, which contract management-service providers and interactive suppliers. The West Virginia Lottery Commission licenses and regulates all operators, suppliers and key persons.

Tax

Adjusted gross revenue / gross sports wagering receipts

Online casino 15%; online sports betting 10%

Interactive (online casino) gaming privilege tax is 15% of adjusted gross revenue. Sports wagering, both retail and online, is taxed at 10% of adjusted gross sports wagering receipts.

Key facts

Licence term5 years (renewable)

Regime since2018

Key-person licencesCasino licensees may contract management service providers (operators) and interactive/sports-wagering suppliers, each licensed by the WV Lottery. Suppliers, vendors and key/management persons undergo licensing and suitability review.

Operator tetheringTied to the state's 5 licensed casinosHollywood/Charles Town, Mardi Gras, Wheeling Island, Mountaineer, The Greenbrier; multiple interactive skins permitted

Online casino launchJuly 2020

Online sports betting launchDecember 2018

Minimum age21

Responsible gamingWV Lottery voluntary self-exclusion program

Licence types

Interactive wagering (online casino)Sports wagering (retail and online)Management service provider / interactive supplier

Fees

Interactive wagering (iGaming) licence$250,000five-year term; $100,000 five-year renewal

Sports wagering licence$100,000five-year term; $100,000 renewal

Change-watch

2018

Lottery Sports Wagering Act (art. 22D); retail and online sports betting launched

2019

Lottery Interactive Wagering Act (art. 22E) enacted; online casino launched July 2020

Related terms

ggr self exclusion responsible gambling

Sources

West Virginia Lottery - iGamingwvlottery.com

WV Code chapter 29 article 22E - Lottery Interactive Wagering Actcode.wvlegislature.gov

WV Code chapter 29 article 22D - Lottery Sports Wagering Actcode.wvlegislature.gov

Not legal or tax advice. This is a teaching summary; confirm every figure against the primary regulator (West Virginia Lottery Commission) before relying on it.

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