The state of West Virginia officially made sports betting legal in August of 2019. It didn’t take long for the largest sportsbooks in the industry, FanDuel and DraftKings, to be up and running. We have since seen both William Hill and BetMGM enter the space. Here are the complete details for the West Virginia sports betting bill:

First and foremost, sports betting is legal and live in West Virginia. The first sportsbook opened at Hollywood Casino Charles Town in August 2018. Two of the four remaining casinos in the state also offer sports betting to customers. Additionally, there are now three online sports betting apps active in. Betting on sports has never been easier. You can place wagers on the following sports at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia: football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, rugby, cycling, boxing and MMA, and cricket. Professional and collegiate betting options will be available. With West Virginia they do allow sports betting and that will definitely make it easier for you to place your bet on your favorite sports team be it the Mountaineers or the Thundering Herd, it is now the time to enjoy your hometown teams and make some money at the same time. West Virginia is one of the few states that allow the legal online sports betting industry to flourish in a legal and safe environment. I live in West Virginia and have played online sports in the past and so have many of my friends and family members. Oct 05, 2020 Online sports betting is off and running in West Virginia. Multiple active sportsbooks in West Virginia are able to take wagers from anyone in the state. Major operators with state-of-the-art sportsbooks dot the virtual landscape in the Mountain State.

West Virginia Sports Betting Details

West Virginia Sportsbooks

While the bar for entry is not nearly as high as we have seen with other states, not every major online sportsbook is operating in the state. In fact, of the major sportsbooks we work with, only FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM are currently offering online and in-app betting in West Virginia right now. Below are our favorite sportsbook options available in WV today.

Additional West Virginia Sports Betting Options

In addition to the four most popular sportsbooks options list above, there are several brick-and-mortar sportsbooks located in the state’s casinos. Below is the complete list of options for West Virginia residents and visitors.

Important note: After a dispute with a data provider, sister casinos Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island ceased sportsbook operations in March to shift from BetLucky to Betly. We would assume a start-date is approaching as locations reopen following the COVID hiatus.

WV Sports Betting FAQ’s

There are several pressing questions WV residents have surrounding the legalization of sports betting in their state. Below are answers to several of the questions we have received most since SB 415 passed.

Is sports betting legal in West Virginia?

Yes, West Virginia passed a bill legalizing sports betting in March of 2018 and the first bet was officially placed in the state on August 30, 2019.

Can I bet online in WV?

Yes, online and in-app wagering is 100% legal in West Virginia. The three most popular sportsbooks operating online at the moment are DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in WV?

The current minimum age to place a bet on sports in West Virginia is 21. This is in line with every other state that has passed sports betting legislation over the past three years.

What sports can I bet on in West Virginia?

You can bet on all major sports in West Virginia, including most college sports, the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, MLB, Nascar, UFC, and Tennis.

Is live betting available in West Virginia?

Live betting is available on all three of the major sportsbook apps available in WV. Live betting allows you to bet on games that are already in progress, from a moving spread to the outcome of the next play, everything that happens throughout a game is now available to bettors.

What types of bets can I place in West Virginia?

Sports gamblers have the full arsenal of bets available to them in WV. This includes totals, spreads, props, moneylines, teasers, and parlays.

West Virginia Sportsbook Locations

The Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino

750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414

FanDuel Sportsbook at Greenbrier Resort

101 W Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986

William Hill at Moutaineer Casino

1420 Mountaineer Circle
New Cumberland, WV 26047

Latest Sports Betting Legislation

BetMGM Mobile Sports Betting Launches in West Virginia
The BetMGM sports betting app arrives in the Mountain State with exclusive promotions for West Virginians

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – (January 29, 2020) – MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Roar Digital, LLC – the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings (LSE: GVC) – today announced that the BetMGM mobile sports betting app is now accepting wagers throughout West Virginia. Today’s announcement was made in conjunction with The Greenbrier, the mountain luxury resort synonymous with world-class, authentic hospitality in West Virginia.

“We are pleased to be operating in West Virginia and partnering with The Greenbrier, a historic grand hotel and one of the most storied landmarks in the United States,” said Scott Butera, President of Interactive Gaming for MGM Resorts. “Sports betting represents a significant opportunity for the MGM Resorts-GVC joint venture; we look forward to bringing our best-in-class mobile technology to additional states where mobile gaming is approved.”

BetMGM offers unique product features, such as in-app, livestreamed sports events from around the world. With today’s announcement, West Virginian sports bettors will have access to industry-leading promotions only available inside the Mountain State.

“We know the passion for sports in West Virginia, which is why we’re launching BetMGM with the very best features and promotions already up and running,” said Adam Greenblatt, CEO of Roar Digital. “West Virginians will notice the care we’ve put into making this a mobile betting experience for die-hard sports fans and novices alike.”

Legal Sports Betting In West Virginia

Available for download on both iOS and Android as well as accessible via desktop, BetMGM leverages an exclusive betting engine that allows fans to place bets quickly and with ease. Sports bettors also have access to a wide assortment of betting markets, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, soccer, tennis and combat sports.

Draftkings Sports Betting West Virginia

“We are thrilled that BetMGM is coming to West Virginia and couldn’t be prouder that this tremendous brand is launching at The Greenbrier,” said Dr. Jill Justice, President, The Greenbrier. “West Virginia sports fans are going to love this app as much as they love visiting us here at America’s Resort.”
West Virginia became the third state to adopt online sports betting in December 2018. For more information on BetMGM, follow @BetMGM on Twitter.

About Roar Digital
Roar Digital LLC is a US sports betting and online gaming venture, owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings Plc (LSE: GVC). Based in New Jersey, the venture was established in July 2018 to create a world-class sports betting and online gaming platform in the United States, in order to take advantage of the new regulated sports betting market developing in the US. Utilizing GVC’s U.S.-licensed, state-of-the-art proprietary technology platform, Roar Digital offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM and partypoker. The venture has exclusive access to MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. For more information visit www.roardigital.com.

About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and Hard Rock Rocksino in Ohio, which was rebranded as MGM Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The over 80,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.

About GVC
GVC Holdings PLC is one of the world’s largest sports-betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. The Group owns a comprehensive portfolio of established brands; Sports Brands include bwin, Coral, Crystalbet, Eurobet, Ladbrokes, Neds and Sportingbet; Games Brands include CasinoClub, Foxy Bingo, Gala, Gioco Digitale, partypoker and PartyCasino. The Group owns proprietary technology across all of its core product verticals and in addition to its B2C operations provides services to a number of third-party customers on a B2B basis. The Group has also entered into a joint-venture with MGM Resorts to capitalise on the sports-betting and gaming opportunity in the US. The Group, incorporated in the Isle of Man, is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index and has licenses in more than 20 countries, across five continents. For more information see the Group’s website: www.gvc-plc.com

About The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier is a luxury mountain resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.With a history dating back to 1778, the 710 perfectly appointed Signature Resort Rooms, Classic and Historic Suites, Legacy Cottages and Estate Homes are situated on The Greenbrier’s breathtaking 11,000-acre playground. Play championship golf courses or experience more than 55 activities. America’s only private casino features table games, slot machines and sports wagering. The Greenbrier’s full-service mineral spa is widely recognized as one of the most luxurious in the world, and the Retail Collection is comprised of 36 boutiques, shops and hand-crafted works of art. The Greenbrier Restaurant Collection includes 20 restaurants, cafés and lounges. The Greenbrier Clinic has been practicing diagnostic medicine since 1948, and The Greenbrier Sporting Club is the pinnacle of luxury real estate. Follow The Greenbrier on Facebook at The Greenbrier, on Twitter at @the_greenbrier or on Instagram at the greenbrier.

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