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West Virginia sports betting was approved months before the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018. West Virginia was one of the first states to legalize sports gambling.

Each of the casinos with sportsbooks has been licensed by the state. The sportsbook is often branded after its partner brand. Several of these physical sportsbooks are also connected to digital platforms.

West Virginia’s sports betting license allows each licensed casino to offer up to three different branded sportsbook platforms. The state’s legislation requires the sportsbook to show the name of the casino to which the license was granted.

The state’s five brick-and-mortar casinos are approved for licensing, which means anyone of legal age can bet on sports in-person at the sportsbooks. (West Virginia bettors should note one of the casinos, the Greenbriar Resort, only permits gambling by hotel guests).

Each sportsbook is reachable from desktop browsers and smartphones using its partner brand’s betting app. Whether you have an iOS or Android device, there will be dedicated apps available to download for each sportsbook brand.

Is Sports Betting Legal in West Virginia?

In September 2018, West Virginia began offering sports wagering and then approved online sports betting toward the end of the year. According to the law, any eligible bettor in West Virginia above the age of 21 can bet on sports in-person and online. You can use a sports betting app to wager in West Virginia, but you must be located within the state. West Virginia tracks where bets are placed.

There are two betting sites active online in West Virginia – FanDuel and DraftKings. Both went live in August 2019 in time for the NFL and college football seasons.

More betting sites are likely to follow in the near future. So, what should you look for when considering a West Virginia betting site?

What to Consider When Choosing West Virginia Betting Sites

User Experience
Some companies that offer online betting in West Virginia are concerned about the user experience, while others aren’t. Some brands offer betting sites and apps that work well, are easy to navigate and look good on your handheld device. Others fall short. Take some time navigating the current and future sites and apps that will be available in West Virginia to see which appeals to you.
Odds and Markets
You should research your options before signing up for a sportsbook in West Virginia. What if it doesn’t offer the sports or markets you want to bet on? It should offer odds for key horse racing event overseas, or on worldwide soccer leagues. Sportsbooks in West Virginia allow wagering on just about every sport. And, as the bettor, you need to understand which team-based and player props markets the sportsbook have, too. Don’t waste your time registering if it doesn’t offer what you’re looking to bet on. You should be able to place parlay bets, prop bets, teaser bets, totals and exotic wagers in West Virginia.
Promotions and Bonuses
Welcoming bonuses are offered by West Virginia betting sites to entice you to their sites. So you might as well get involved if bonuses or free bets are available. There are certain requirements you need to fulfill. But bonus funds, free bets and more are available to new betting customers in West Virginia.

How Do You Find the Top Online Sportsbooks in West Virginia?

What to look for in the best online sportsbooks in West Virginia is simple. You want a comprehensive range of games, events and betting markets, free bonuses and promotions and, hopefully, a good user experience.

You can gather this type of information at a comparison website such as bookies.com. Reviews of each online sportsbook in West Virginia are available and you can learn more about what the brand offers and make a good decision as to which betting site to use.

West Virginia Online Sportsbooks and Their Partners

Complete list of West Virginia Online Sportsbooks and their land-based Casino Partners:

Location	License	Online Partner
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races	Approved	DraftKings Sportsbook
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort	Approved	William Hill
The Greenbrier Resort	Approved	FanDuel Sportsbook
Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack	Approved	TBD
Mardi Gras Casino Resort	Approved	TBD

What Are The Online Gambling Options in West Virginia?

FanDuel’s sports betting app, in partnership with the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, went live in August 2019 and DraftKings, in partnership with The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, soon followed.

Latest West Virginia Sports Betting Numbers

WV SPORTS BETTING HANDLE, APRIL vs. MARCH

	Retail	Mobile	Total
April	$0	$2.965M	$2.965M
March	$4.5M	$10.2M	$14.7M
Change	Down 100%	Down 70.9%	Down 79.8%

Updated May 12

LATEST NEWS: Mobile Sports Betting Lets West Virginia Avoid April Shutout

Gambling in West Virginia

2019

After its successful legalization of sports betting, West Virginia officially legalized platforms for online casino and online poker gaming.

2018

West Virginia passed a law to legalize sports betting within the state about two months before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on wagering, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), in May 2018.

2016

West Virginia’s attorney general determines that daily fantasy sports aren’t illegal in the state.

2007

The state officially legalizes table games. West Virginia soon outfits its race tracks with them, turning them into racinos where people can enjoy multiple kinds of gaming.