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Gambling licensing in United States — West Virginia
West Virginia legalised sports betting in 2018 and online casino in 2019. Online sites run as management service providers (MSPs) under the state's five casino licences. The Lottery publishes MSP licence lists with real licence numbers: IGP for iGaming, SWP for sports wagering.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act (2019) and Sports Wagering Act (2018)
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- iGaming management service provider (IGP)
- Sports wagering management service provider (SWP)
- Supplier licence (IGS / SWS)
Key licensee requirements
- Operate under one of the five WV casino licensees
- Licence fee US$250,000 for iGaming and sports (my own knowledge, needs checking)
- Players 21+ and physically in West Virginia
- Taxes: 15% iGaming, 10% sports wagering (my own knowledge, needs checking)
Legislation and standards
West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act (2018)
Allowed sports betting at the state's casinos and online.
West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act (2019)
Allowed online casino and poker; first sites launched July 2020.