Dataset · Market regulatory facts
West Virginia (USA) — Market Regulatory Facts
Last verified:
| Field | Value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online casino legal status | i-Gaming Interactive Wagering, or iGaming, was enacted in Fiscal Year 2020 when the West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 2934, permitting existing racetrack casinos and the casino in a historic resort hotel to offer wagering on any authorized interactive gaming provider. | WV Lottery - Legality | |
| Sweepstakes status | §46A-6F-111. Prize promotion. ?Prize promotion" means: (1) A sweepstakes or other game of chance; or (2) An oral or written express or implied representation that a person has won, has been selected to receive, or may be eligible to receive a prize, gift or award. | WV Legislature | |
| Minimum gambling age | (a) An operator shall accept wagers on interactive games authorized under this article from persons physically present in a licensed gaming facility where authorized interactive wagering occurs. A person placing a wager shall be at least 21 years of age. | WV Legal Article - Age | |
| Regulator | West Virginia Lottery | West Virginia Lottery — about | |
| Regulator URL | https://wvlottery.com/ | West Virginia Lottery — home |
Responsible gambling
Official helplines, self-exclusion programmes, and treatment services for West Virginia (USA).
| Type | Resource | Phone | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpline | Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia | 1-800-GAMBLER | — |
| Self-exclusion | West Virginia Division of Gaming Entertainment | 304-558-0500 | — |
| Treatment | First Choice Services | 304-344-2213 | — |
| Charity | West Virginia Gaming and Racing Association | 1-800-426-2537 | — |
| Regulator | West Virginia Lottery | 304-558-0500 | — |
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