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West Virginia Jurisdiction News
BetMGM awarded players over $100 million in jackpots in 2022
23 Jan 2023
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
10 May 2022
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
27 Aug 2020
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
1 Feb 2020
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
29 Jan 2020
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
14 May 2018
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
21 Mar 2018
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
16 Mar 2018
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.
West Virginia passes sports betting bill
13 Mar 2018
This week, the state approved a bill that will regulate and legalize sports betting, pending the end of the federal ban.
Top 10 US states to watch for iGaming legislation in 2017
27 Mar 2017
Legalizing online gambling is never easy, which is why we have to hand it to these 10 states for even trying. Whether their attempts will be successful remains to be seen, but we're optimistic.
This Week in Gambling: News from Pennsylvania, Colombia and the U.K.
21 Mar 2017
A new challenge to Pennsylvania online gambling has emerged in an effort to criminalize the activity. Meanwhile, six other states are trying to pass legislation to regulate online gambling. Also, gambling industry news from Colombia and the U.K.
West Virginia looking at online gaming options
27 Aug 2014
West Virginia may consider introducing online gaming so patrons can buy lottery tickets online.
Woman sentenced to 25 years in poker robbery
24 Oct 2008
News brief: West Virginia woman pleaded guilty to stealing $27,000 from a poker game.
West Virginia candidates split over slots
4 Apr 2008
News Brief: West Virginia candidates running in the 30th District House of Delegates race were split on whether they'd vote to renew the 9,000 permits for video slot machines found in neighborhood gambling parlors.
West Virginia lottery ads changes allowed
1 Oct 2007
News Brief: Thanks to a federal judge’s ruling last week, West Virginia businesses with video lottery machines can now advertise more freely.
Kanawha slot change has to wait
13 Sep 2007
News Brief: Kanawha, West Virginia, lawmakers say any action to scale back neighborhood slots parlors is at least three years away.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $330 million
31 Aug 2007
With an estimated
$330 million jackpot, the Mega Millions game is living up to its name and
generating mega-excitement in Virginia.
Multi-state Video Lottery Game Launched
26 Jul 2006
The lotteries of Delaware,
Rhode Island, and West Virginia have begun operation of America's first
multi-state video lottery game.
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