Operator/supplier deals
N/A
Online/land-based partnerships
Penn National (Hollywood Casino) – William Hill US
The Greenbrier – FanDuel Sportsbook
Licensing deals
N/A
Marketing deals
N/A
Sports teams/franchises
There are no major league teams in West Virginia.
Operators
The Greenbrier (Justice Family Group)
Hollywood Casino (Penn National)
Mardi Gras (Delaware North)
Wheeling Island (Delaware North)
IGT (licensed, no current partner)
State population
1.8 million
Revenue
Too early for in-depth data, but $320,000 in sports betting revenue was generated during the first weekend.
Online/offline revenue split
0/100
Amounts wagered
N/A
Total number of betting premises
Four casinos have received a sports betting license
Stake tax take
Too early to tell at this juncture.
What type of licenses are available?
Land-based and online sports betting licenses – but online operators need a land-based partner.
How many skins are permitted per license?
One
How do you apply for a license?
Sports betting license forms available here: http://www.wvlottery.com/forms
What are the integrity fees?
N/A
What is the current tax rate?
Casinos must pay $100,000 annual license fee for sports betting, with 10% tax on revenues
Is there a self-exclusion register in the state?
No
Is sports betting regulated or unregulated?
Regulated
West Virginia became the fifth state in the US to go live with sports betting when the Hollywood Casino (owned by Penn National) opened at the end of August 2018.
Regulator details
West Virginia Lottery Commission
900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Charleston, WV 25302
800-982-2274
Acting Director: Doug Buffington
Is sports betting permitted online?
Yes, sports betting will be permitted online and there are rumors that a number of major operators will partner with casinos to launch. However, online sports betting is not yet live in the state.
Is there any specific legislation for daily fantasy sports?
No bill, but the AG has ruled that, as a game of skill, fantasy sports are permitted under existing legislation.
What legislation, if any, is currently pending?
None