A West Virginia lawmaker says he will soon introduce legislation to allow the state’s full-scale commercial casinos to build smaller satellite gaming properties. Read full story here.
As one of the pioneer states, West Virginia has been a blueprint for the way other state’s role out sports betting. The issue of integrity fees paid to major sports leagues creates that tone. John Cavacini, President of the West Virginia Gaming and Racing Association explained how it went in West Virginia saying, “The Governor…
WHEELING — A new partnership has been formed to develop technology for Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack’s launch this fall of sports betting. Officials of Delaware North, the casino’s owner, said Wednesday it has partnered with Miomni Gaming to provide turnkey retail and mobile sports wagering services. Read full story here. Stay informed: Follow us on Facebook &…
West Virginia sports betting appears healthy in its infancy. Through the first three weeks of operation, sportsbooks took in almost $3.4 million in total wagers. More than $1 million of that turned into revenue, though that number is artificially inflated with the inclusion of outstanding futures wagers. Read full story here. Stay informed: Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for more updates.
This weekend marks an historic moment for West Virginia as Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races welcomes the state’s first legalized sports wagers on September 1st. As crowds flock to West Virginia gaming facilities over the next several months, the increase in tourism, jobs and taxable revenue will be the culmination of a strong and…
Time is almost up for a little-known law called the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) that’s been putting otherwise law-abiding citizens in conflict with federal law for placing friendly wagers on sports since 1992. Because the power to authorize lotteries or other gaming activities within each state’s borders resides with the states, the…