List of WV Online Gambling Sites: Complete Guide

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Updated: May 13, 2026, 8:00 AM Edits Made: 2 days ago

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List of All WV Online Gambling Sites

There are 10 online gambling sites in West Virginia, 10 online casinos, and 10 sportsbooks. Each gambling platform is tied to one of five casinos: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, The Greenbrier, Mountaineer Casino, Mardi Gras Casino, and Wheeling Island Casino. 

Why You Can Trust Our Information About WV Online Gambling Sites

JustGamblers selects, rates, and reviews online gambling sites based on their overall user experience, player value, and suitability for specific types of players. We use our rating methodologies to compare each gambling site with others in the state of West Virginia. Our expertise and credibility stem from firsthand experience with online gambling and are supported by rigorous editorial standards, ensuring independence, impartiality, and accuracy. This guarantees confidence in JustGamblers’ guidance and recommendations.

How to Sign Up for a WV Online Gambling Account

Signing up for WV online gambling sites follows WV Commission regulations(5). New customers must provide:

• Full Name
• Address
• Email Address
• Cellular Phone Number
• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number (US residents) or government-issued ID (non-US residents)
• Self-verification of information accuracy

The KYC process is carried out by respective online gambling operators, who assess personally identifiable information (PII) (6), such as identity, age, and location, via automated checks and document uploads (e.g., driver’s license, passport). Players must be physically present in West Virginia for real-money play, with poker requiring an MSIGA state (Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, or Michigan).

Legal Online Gambling Age Requirements in West Virginia

The legal gambling age in WV is 21 for both online casino and sports gambling. The WV Lottery Commission enforces strict age verification requirements that all operators must adhere to.

WV Player Eligibility and Specific Restrictions

Anyone 21 years or older, physically located in West Virginia, can participate in online casino and sports betting, regardless of residency. Poker players must be in a state with the MSIGA compact (Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Michigan) (7). US visitors with a valid ID are eligible. Restrictions include:

• The West Virginia Lottery’s self-exclusion list prohibits participation in all licensed gambling activities, including iPlay Accounts for lottery promotions.
• Gambling operator employees are generally barred from wagering, though horse racing may be an exception. Consult your employer’s HR for specific policies.
• The Greenbrier requires membership or guest status for access to its gaming facilities.

WV Geolocation Requirements

Real-money online gambling requires players and devices to be within West Virginia state lines, or an MSIGA (Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement) state for poker. The WV Lottery Commission mandates the use of geolocation technology (GPS, Wi-Fi, IP tracking) to verify locations on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, ensuring compliance on licensed platforms (8).

Different Forms of Legal Online Gambling Available in West Virginia

West Virginia’s online gambling availability is the result of a progressive mindset among politicians and lawmakers, resulting in the following products being available to players:

Online Casino Gambling

Ten online casinos, launched since 2020, offer slots, live dealer games, table games (blackjack, roulette, baccarat, video poker), and progressive jackpots, operated by providers like BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings. Welcome offers include deposit matches (e.g., BetMGM’s: Bet $10 Get $150 in Bonus Bets if You Win Your First Bet*) *Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only.
Welcome offers are with low 1x wagering requirements across all platforms.

Online Sports Betting

Online sports gambling launched in August 2019, and there are currently ten active sportsbooks (e.g., FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings). They cover NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, esports, and college sports (including in-state teams), offering pre-match, live betting, prop bets, and futures. Welcome bonuses examples: Fanatics’ Bet and Get up to $2,000. Wagering requirements and betting markets are similar across all brands, with minor differences in the quality of odds (vig).

Prediction Market Platforms

With the explosion of prediction market platforms, there are now additional ways to bet on sports, and even make predictions on politics and the economy. Several platforms are operating under federal agreements, open to users from West Virginia.

Other Forms of Online Gambling in West Virginia

• Online Poker: BetRivers is currently the only site offering legal online poker in West Virginia. In 2023, WV became the fifth state to enter the MSIGA compact.
• Lottery: State-run draws (Powerball, Mega Millions) for 18+, but not available online, yet.
• Bingo/Keno: Not available online; offline options exist for 18+ at licensed venues.
• Horse/Greyhound Racing: Online pari-mutuel betting via platforms like TwinSpires.

Deposits and Withdrawals When Gambling Online in WV

WV Responsible Gambling Resources & Support

The West Virginia Lottery Commission mandates operators to include the following in responsible gambling frameworks to prevent problems and misuse:

• Transparent terms and promotions
• Self-exclusion programs
• Funding for the Compulsive Gambling Treatment Fund ($150,000-$500,000 annually, per WV Code §29-22A-19)
• Responsible gambling links on websites
• No credit offered to patrons

National and Local Responsible Gambling Resources

• West Virginia Problem Gambling Help Network (WVPGHN): 1-800-GAMBLER, www.1800gambler.net (24/7)
• Gamblers Anonymous: (213) 386-8789, www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Gam-Anon: (718) 352-1671, www.gam-anon.org
• National Council on Problem Gambling (NPC): (800) 522-4700, www.ncpgambling.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

WV Self-Exclusion System From Online Gambling

The West Virginia Lottery’s Voluntary Exclusion Program(9) allows voluntary exclusion from all five licensed casinos and their gambling sites. You can self-exclude for:

• 1-year.
• 5-year.
• Lifetime.

Applications are submitted in writing to the West Virginia Lottery Commission, accompanied by a valid photo ID. Enrolled individuals are barred from all licensed gambling activities, including online platforms and mobile apps, cannot collect winnings, and may face legal consequences for attempting to participate.

Removal from the WV self-exclusion system requires a formal application to the Lottery Commission after the exclusion period, subject to approval.

A separate iPlay Account exclusion, covering lottery promotions such as PlayOn and second-chance drawings, is managed through the iPlay Support Center, offering options for temporary or permanent bans. However, this exclusion does not apply to casino or sports betting activities.

West Virginia Online Gambling Laws

West Virginia permits various forms of gambling under state regulation, primarily overseen by the West Virginia Lottery Commission. The state constitution authorizes lotteries operated under state control, which has been interpreted through legislation to include video lottery terminals (VLTs), table games, sports betting, and online gambling(10).

The West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act(11), passed in 2019, legalized online casino games and poker, with platforms officially launching in 2020. Before that, the Sports Wagering Act(12) of 2018 legalized retail and online sports betting, with mobile sportsbooks becoming available in 2019. All interactive wagering is regulated under WV Code §§ 29-22, 29-22A, 29-22C, and 29-22E, and is restricted to licensed operators affiliated with existing land-based gaming facilities(13).

Key Summary of West Virginia Online Gambling Laws

• Licensing Structure: West Virginia permits five land-based casino licensees, each of which is allowed up to three online “skins” (brands). An interactive wagering license costs $250,000 initially, with a $100,000 renewal fee every five years.
• Player Requirements: Operators must verify players’ identity, ensure they are at least 21 years old, check against exclusion lists, and use geolocation technology to restrict access to users physically located in West Virginia (or in MSIGA-participating states for poker).
• Marketing Restrictions: All advertising must be approved by the West Virginia Lottery. Marketing may not be directed at minors or vulnerable groups.
• Player Protections: Offering credit or complimentary alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
• Compliance and Oversight: Licensed operators are required to submit regular financial and compliance reports. All gaming systems must undergo independent testing and certification.

West Virginia Online Gambling Legal Timeline

• 1933: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races opens as a horse racing track(14).
• 1976: Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack opens as a greyhound track(15).
• 1986: West Virginia Lottery is established via constitutional amendment, supporting education and public services(16).
• 1994: Racetrack Video Lottery Act legalizes Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at licensed racetracks(17).
• 2001: VLTs expanded to bars and fraternal/social clubs under the Limited Video Lottery Act(18).
• 2007: Table games legalized at the state's four racetrack casinos, pending local referendum approvals.
• 2008: Mardi Gras Casino & Resort begins offering table games.
• 2018: Sports Lottery Wagering Act (SB 415) signed into law, legalizing sports betting.
• 2018: First legal sports bets placed at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town.
  2019: West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act (HB 2934) signed, legalizing online casinos and poker.
  2019: Online sportsbooks launch, with DraftKings and FanDuel among the first.
  2020: First online casinos go live: DraftKings and BetMGM.
  2020: Betly Sportsbook launches, developed in-house by Delaware North.
  2021: Four more online casinos launch, including Caesars Casino, FanDuel, and PointsBet, bringing the total to seven.
• 2022: BetRivers Sportsbook enters the West Virginia market(19).
• 2022: Evolution starts providing live casino games to West Virginia gambling sites(20).
• 2023: Fanatics Sportsbook and ESPN BET launch.
• 2023: West Virginia enters the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) program and paves the way to introduce online poker(21).
• 2024: Ten online sportsbooks are now active; Hollywood Casino utilizes all three allowed online skins under its license.
• 2025: BetRivers becomes the first licensed and legal online poker operator in WV.

FAQ WV Online Gambling Sites

Changelog West Virginia Online Gambling Page

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Sources for WV Online Gambling Sites

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2. West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act 2019, accessed on October 20, 2025, <https://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2019/RS/com_amends/HB2934%20HJUD%20AM%202-19.htm>
3. WV online sportsbooks launching in 2019, accessed on October 18, 2025, https://media.delawarenorth.com/delaware-north-opens-two-west-virginia-casino-sportsbooks-and-launches-states-first-online-mobile-sports-wagering-app/ 
4. Online casinos launched in West Virginia in 2019, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://investors.mgmresorts.com/investors/news-releases/press-release-details/2020/BetMGM-Launches-BetMGM-Casino-in-West-Virginia/default.aspx>
5. §29-22E-15. Authorization of interactive wagering in WV, accessed on October 19, 2025, <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/email/29-22E/>
6. Details on account registration and verification, accessed on October 19, 2025, <https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/readfile.aspx?DocId=57961&Format=PDF>
7. Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://compacts.csg.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Multistate-Internet-Gaming-Agreement.pdf>
8. W. Va. Code R. § 179-9-15 - Geolocation requirement, accessed on October 19, 2025, <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/west-virginia/W-Va-C-S-R-SS-179-9-15>
9. Information about the West Virginia Lottery Self-Exclusion Program, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://wvlottery.com/iplay-with-purpose/self-exclusion>
10. Lottery regulations, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://business.wvlottery.com/#traditional-lottery>
11. The West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/29-22E-15/>
12. The West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/29-22D/>
13. iGaming and sports wagering information, accessed on October 18, 2025, <https://business.wvlottery.com/#igaming/sports-wagering>
14. Historical information on the beginnings of gambling in West Virginia, accessed on October 21, <https://wvpublic.org/story/radio/charles-town-race-track-opens-december-2-1933/>
15. Historical information on the beginnings of gambling in WV, accessed on October 21, 2025, <https://www.wheelingisland.com/history/>
16. History of West Virginia Lottery, accessed on October 22, 2025, <https://www.naspl.org/naspl-lottery-members/west-virginia-lottery>
17. West Virginia Racetrack Video Lottery Act 1994, accessed on October 22, 2025, <https://wvgra.org/history/>
18. West Virginia Limited Video Lottery Act 2001, accessed on October 22, 2025, <https://code.wvlegislature.gov/29-22B/>
19. BetRivers online sports gambling site launched in 2022, accessed on October 22, 2025, <https://ir.rushstreetinteractive.com/news/news-details/2022/Rush-Street-Interactive-Adds-BetRivers-Mobile-and-Online-Sportsbook-to-Its-Award-Winning-Online-Casino-in-West-Virginia/default.aspx>
20. Evolution becomes available in West Virginia, accessed on October 22, 2025, <https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/evolution-goes-live-in-west-virginia-with-live-casino-offering-301576505.html>
21. MSIGA membership, accessed on October 21, 2025, <https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/west-virginia-joins-multi-state-internet-gaming-agreement-msiga/>