West Virginia

May 2, 2022

Greyhound Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Iowa, West Virginia

After 37 years in business and the Iowa Greyhound Park is reportedly set to close later this month to leave the two tracks in West Virginia as the United States’ last remaining venues for live greyhound racing....

Satellite casino bill approved by West Virginia Senate

March 2, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, West Virginia

The West Virginia Senate has approved a measure that will bring more gambling to the state. SB 100 was passed by a vote of 23 to 10, set to allow existing racetrack casinos the opportunity to open a satellite l...

Pariplay grows audience in U.S. courtesy of three-state content distribution deal with Golden Nugget Online Gaming

January 31, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Online gaming software, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia

In a deal that boosts its presence in the rapidly growing U.S. iGaming market, Pariplay has inked a multi-state content distribution agreement with Texas-headquartered operator Golden Nugget Online Gaming, Inc....

Michigan and West Virginia intent from EveryMatrix Software Limited

December 16, 2021

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Malta, Michigan, West Virginia

Maltese online casino software developer EveryMatrix Software Limited has announced that it has officially applied for permission to begin offering its wares to iGaming operators in the American states of Michi...

Online casinos in West Virginia bounce back in May with over $4.3m in revenues generated

June 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, West Virginia

Back in April, online casinos in the state of West Virginia experienced a drop in earnings. However, last month, the sites were able to bounce back and see an increase in earnings to well over $4.3 million. May...

NetEnt newly expanded agreement with DraftKings to include new US markets

October 9, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Swedish online casino software developer NetEnt has expanded its partnership with DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) in keeping with its plan to increase its presence in the U.S. After in late August 2019 premie...

NetEnt releases new pirate-themed slot Rage of the Seas; partners with BetMGM for newly-regulated WV market

September 20, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, European Casino News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, West Virginia

In addition to partnering with BetMGM for the newly-regulated online market in West Virginia, NetEnt has also released its latest title, Rage of the Seas, a pirate-themed adventure filled with plenty of buccane...

West Virginia governor gives green light for state’s casinos to reopen on June 5

May 22, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, West Virginia

West Virginia's five licensed casinos have been given the green light to reopen on June 5, while limited video lottery retailers could restart Saturday, May 30, according to a Monday announcement from the easte...

Nevada gaming regulator gives green light to offer wagers on 2020 WNBA Draft

April 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, West Virginia

Fans of women's professional basketball in Nevada will now be able to wager on the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft 2020, after on Thursday the Nevada Gaming Control Board approved betting o...

FanDuel Group yanks West Virginia book on upcoming Presidential election

April 8, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, West Virginia

In the American state of West Virginia and prominent sportsbook operator FanDuel Group has reportedly failed in an attempt to offer markets concerning who will be elected in November to serve as the nation’s 46...

Century Casino gets green light from West Virginia Lottery Commission to acquire Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort

September 27, 2019

Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, West Virginia

After originally announcing the acquisition in June this year, the West Virginia Lottery Commission has approved the sale of the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort from Eldorado Resorts, Inc. to Century C...

West Virginia casino delays launch of mobile sportsbetting service

June 7, 2019

Online gaming software, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, New online casinos, Technology, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, West Virginia

The boss of the West Virginia Lottery, John Myers, has declared that it is to be ‘several more weeks’ before the state’s Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races venue begins offering a mobile sportsbetting servi...

Delaware North suing sports betting partner due to missing out on March Madness betting

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, West Virginia

April 22, 2019

Owners of the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia have decided to file a lawsuit against their sports betting technology partner. Delaware North offered sports betting ...

Industry growth: iGaming now approved in West Virginia