Sports betting in West Virginia: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
West Virginia has 5 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics and BetRivers) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 5 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- West Virginia Lottery Commission
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does West Virginia law say about sports betting?
Sports wagering is legal at licensed West Virginia casinos and racetracks, in person and by approved mobile apps. The Act took effect 2018-03-03; the first operator license went to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town on 2018-08-14, with first gaming 2018-08-30 and a grand opening 2018-09-01. Source: West Virginia Lottery, Sports Wagering Update to the Joint Committee on Finance (2018-09-17), checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The West Virginia Lottery Commission regulates sports wagering under the West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act (W. Va. Code ch. 29, art. 22D). Section 29-22D-4 says the commission may regulate sports pools and the conduct of sports wagering. Source: West Virginia Code, Article 29-22D (West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act), checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. A person placing a sports wager in West Virginia must be at least 21 years old (W. Va. Code section 29-22D-15(a)). The same section lets licensed operators take wagers from people physically in the state through approved mobile or digital platforms. Source: West Virginia Code, section 29-22D-15, checked October 6, 2026.
- Tax and licensing. West Virginia levies a 10% privilege tax on a sports wagering licensee's adjusted gross sports wagering receipts, due in weekly installments by the Wednesday after each week, and it generally replaces other state and local taxes on the operation (W. Va. Code 29-22D-16). Source: West Virginia Code (29-22D-16), checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. West Virginia caps sports wagering at five licenses (section 29-22D-6(c)), and an applicant must already hold a racetrack video lottery license or a license to operate a gaming facility, so licenses go to existing West Virginia gaming venues. Source: West Virginia Code, section 29-22D-6, checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in West Virginia?
5 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in West Virginia; Hard Rock Bet does not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in West Virginia?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in West Virginia, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in West Virginia; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in West Virginia?
The catalog lists 9 sign-up offers that apply in West Virginia.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: bet $10, get $150 in bonus bets if it wins figures assumed (state variant) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | BetRivers: first bet back up to $100 in bonus bets (state variant) | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in West Virginia?
With 5 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 36 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 10 between sportsbooks, 20 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
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Where can I get help with gambling in West Virginia?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.