Sports Betting in West Virginia
Fully LegalLast verified: April 2026
Quick answer: West Virginia bettors have access to 7 licensed sportsbooks, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.
Licensed Sportsbooks
State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 10%. Online betting legal since August 2018.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges
Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.
Legal Status
Early market (August 2018). Low-tax environment makes it the most affordable state for new operators. Proposal to raise to 25% under consideration.
Online sports betting has been legal in West Virginia since August 2018.
Tax Information
10% on both online and retail — one of the lowest rates nationally.
College Betting Restrictions
No college player props. Game outcomes allowed.
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