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West VirginiaIn March 2019, the West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wager Act automatically became law when Gov. Jim Justice let the veto window pass. The law legalized online casino gambling in West Virginia, providing one license for each of West Virginia's five casinos. In May 2018, the West Virginia Lottery Commission implemented regulations allowing for the launch of internet casino gaming and online poker. In July, DraftKings and BetMGM launched online casinos, followed by BetRivers. As of January 2022, six platforms were available in the state with Caesars Sportsbook and Casino, PointsBet Casino and FanDuel Casino launching, and that number could eventually rise to 15. 6 West Virginia sites support English. with United States Dollars. edit your preferences West Virginia Jurisdiction News
DraftKings Casino pays out two progressive jackpots
Two people in West Virginia hit it big to the tune of $670,063 and $453,031 both on $0.10 bets. NCPG releases US Online Responsible Gaming Regulations report The National Council on Problem Gambling's document finds that regulations in four of the seven states where iGaming is legal fall drastically short. BetMGM awarded players over $100 million in jackpots in 2022 BetMGM awarded the highest total of jackpot prize money in Michigan ($38.3 million), followed by BetMGM New Jersey ($30.2 million), and Pennsylvania ($28.9 million). EveryMatrix secures West Virginia license Upon successful review of license applications by the West Virginia Lottery Commission, EveryMatrix was granted a license to supply The Mountain State with its gaming products upon approved certification. BetMGM launches online casino in West Virginia The MGM Resorts International-branded casino will offer 30 games, including West Virginia's only online progressive jackpot-linked games. IGT signs multi-state sports betting agreement with Delaware North Companies International Game Technology will power retail and mobile sports betting in West Virginia and retail sports betting in Arkansas. BetMGM mobile sports betting launched in West Virginia The BetMGM sports betting app arrives in the Mountain State today with exclusive promotions for West Virginia residents. US Supreme Court decision paves the way for legalized sports betting in New Jersey and beyond Today's monumental ruling by the Supreme Court determined that the federal ban on sports betting, as established by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, is unconstitutional, which could lead to as many as 20 U.S. states legalizing sports betting within the next year. This Week in Gambling: March Madness gambling news It's the middle of March Madness, and millions of Americans are betting on basketball games. With legalized sports betting on the horizon, will they be able to legally place wagers next year? Casino City's Friday Five: March Madness edition It's that time again! Fans across the country are going nuts for basketball, sports bettors are rejoicing in West Virginia, and, as an added bonus, Malta is stepping up its regulatory game.
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