West Virginia Online Sports Betting

West Virginia sports betting apps

There are currently six sports betting apps available in West Virginia:

• BetMGM Sports WV
• Caesars Sportsbook WV
• DraftKings Sportsbook WV
• FanDuel Sportsbook WV
• PointsBet Sportsbook WV
• Betly Sportsbook

The two Delaware North casinos will additionally use the Betly brand to rejoin the state’s online market at some point.

WV sports betting apps are typically available for both iOS and Android devices.

West Virginia sports betting partnerships

The WV sports wagering law requires online operators to partner with a land-based casino licensee in order to serve the state. Each of those licensees can deploy as many as three individually branded products (or “skins”) into the market.

Here’s the structure of online sports betting alliances in WV:

BetMGM Sports WV

• Land-based partner: The Greenbrier
• Date launched: January 29, 2020

BetMGM is one of the big names in US betting on sports, but was a little bit slower out of the gates than some of its competitors. In West Virginia, at least, its launch came only a few months after that of FanDuel and DraftKings. Like FanDuel, it chose The Greenbrier as its partner. The BetMGM brand was operated by Roar Digital, created as a joint endeavor between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings. Now, it’s equally owned by MGM Resorts International and Entain.

BetMGM also offers legal online casino gambling in WV.

Caesars Sportsbook WV

• Land-based partner: Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort
• Date launched: Sept. 3, 2020

Caesars Sportsbook is the rebrand of William Hill Sportsbook. Caesars Entertainment bought William Hill and on Aug. 2, 2025, Caesars rebranded its West Virginia online sportsbook. The William Hill partnership with Mountaineer also included the retail sportsbook.

Caesars Sportsbook is integrated with the loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. The Mountain State‘s app is one of eight operating on Caesars’ proprietary tech stack, Liberty.

DraftKings Sportsbook WV

• Land-based partner: Hollywood Casino
• Date launched: August 28, 2019

FanDuel’s monopoly in West Virginia lasted barely 48 hours, as DraftKings followed it into the market later the same week. The DraftKings partnership was inevitable under its nationwide market-access deal with Hollywood owner Penn National Gaming. DraftKings was itself under private ownership until April 2020, when it went public via a reverse merger with technology provider SBTech.

DraftKings Casino also operates legally in WV.

FanDuel Sportsbook WV

• Land-based partner: The Greenbrier
• Date launched: August 26, 2019

FanDuel wasn’t technically the first sports wagering app in West Virginia, but it has fared much better than its only predecessor. It launched in August 2019, bringing online betting back to West Virginia after a five-month absence stemming from the failure of BetLucky. The daily fantasy giant chose The Greenbrier as its land-based partner, making it the epicenter of online betting in the state.

PointsBet Sportsbook

• Land-based partner: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town
• Date launched: August 2025

PointsBet came onto the scene in West Virginia shortly before the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, giving it a full season of college and professional football to gain traction in the state. Known for its PointsBetting feature, the Australian app used its existing partnership with Penn National Gaming to launch in the state. It anticipates a corresponding PointsBet Casino WV app soon.

Betly WV

• Land-based partner: Mardi Gras and/or Wheeling Island
• Date launched: August 2020

Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island are both owned by Delaware North. It was through these licenses and a now-defunct joint venture with Miomni that the group made its ill-fated entry to the market under the BetLucky brand.

Delaware North made its second attempt at sports wagering starting in January 2020, reopening its two retail sportsbooks under a new brand — betly. They’re powered by a fresh partnership with IGT, a well-established company that should prove less problematic than the old BetLucky suppliers.

When the retail sportsbooks opened, Delaware North indicated it expected a mobile app to follow “very soon.” Those plans may have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other reasons, and as yet there is still no firm date for launch.

Sports available for betting in West Virginia

West Virginians enjoy betting on the same sports as gamblers in other states. The top leagues for betting include:

• NFL football
• NBA basketball
• NHL hockey
• MLB baseball
• MLS soccer
• NCAA college sports
• UFC/MMA combat sports

Unlike some states, WV does not have any particular collegiate betting restrictions. Fans of second-tier sports like tennis, golf, and cricket will also find the opportunity to bet on major competitions in those sports in WV.

So far, the state regulator has not made a firm decision one way or the other about esports and mind sports wagering.

Types of legal sports bets in West Virginia

WV sports wagering includes all the usual betting options on both professional and collegiate sports. Operators may offer:

• Moneylines
• Spreads
• Totals (over/under)
• Futures
• Proposition bets (props)

Combination bets such as parlays and round-robins are also allowed. Most operators also offer a full slate of in-play betting options.

West Virginia online sports betting bonuses

Online sports wagering promotions typically come in one of two flavors in West Virginia.

1. Free bets
2. Deposit bonuses

Free bets are exactly that, promotional wagers given to new players just for signing up. Some may take the form of a matched bet, while others will not require the customer to bet their own money. Deposit bonuses reward bettors for funding their accounts by adding additional money — either a flat amount or a percentage of the associated deposit.

Most WV online sportsbooks offer bonuses in one or both of these categories.

Depositing and withdrawing at West Virginia online sportsbooks

Much as is the case with WV online casinos, online sportsbooks in the state accept a variety of methods for users to deposit funds to their accounts:

• ACH/eCheck
• credit and debit cards
• online banking/bank transfers
• PayPal
• Skrill
• Play+
• PayNearMe
• check
• cash at the casino cage

Withdrawal options are fewer, though cash-outs via ACH/eCheck, PayPal, and regular checks are generally available. Bettors are also able to withdraw funds in person at the licensing casino’s cashier cage.

FAQ: West Virginia sports betting

Here are answers to some common questions about WV sports betting.

Is sports betting legal in WV?

Yes, West Virginia lawmakers legalized betting on sports in 2018. By the end of the year, operators were legally booking wagers in the state across both retail and online/mobile channels.

Who is eligible to bet on sports in WV?

Adults at least 21 years old are eligible to bet on sports in West Virginia, provided they are (1) located in the state and (2) not otherwise excluded from gambling. Residency is not a requirement, but online/mobile platforms do require the bettor to be physically present within the borders to wager.

Where can I bet on sports in WV?

The five West Virginia casinos act as the primary licensees for sports wagering. All of them have physical sportsbooks on site. Online and mobile betting are also available statewide.

Can I bet on sports online in WV?

Yes, the West Virginia sports wagering law authorizes online and mobile sportsbooks in addition to physical betting locations. Although the first betting sites and apps rolled out in late 2018, the sector didn’t overcome its early growing pains until the larger operators entered the market in 2019.

What are the fees and taxes for WV sports betting?

West Virginia lawmakers imposed a modest tax rate for sports betting operators amounting to 10% of gross revenue. Five-year licenses are likewise affordable compared to many jurisdictions at $100,000 apiece.

Who regulates sports betting in WV?

The West Virginia Lottery regulates all gambling in the state, including sports betting.

• Phone: 800-982-2274
• Email:

West Virginia sports betting history

The WV legislature officially authorized sports betting in the state in 2018 after failed attempts in the two years prior.

The bill sponsored by Sen. Ryan Ferns enjoyed bipartisan support and a relatively smooth path through both chambers, though it remained inactive until the US Supreme Court overturned PASPA two months later. At the time, the Mountain State was just the fourth in the country to legalize single-game wagering.

Despite a great deal of meddling by the governor and the sports leagues, diligent regulatory work facilitated the launch of WV sports betting in time for the following NFL season.

The state’s first legal bet was placed at Hollywood Casino on Aug. 30, 2018, and the first online sportsbook — BetLucky WV — subsequently debuted on Dec. 27. Although the latter no longer exists, several more-reputable online/mobile options have come to the market since.