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West Virginia Online Casinos: Licensed Operators & Verified Information

Each of the WV online casinos listed here is matched to the state license register first. Inside: the licensed brands, how wagering works in dollars, and what the law asks of you.

By Fred Williams

Explore WV casinos

Cover: ridgelines and a river valley at sunset. Illustration, conceptual, not a specific place.

01The list

The list: West Virginia casino sites, in listed order

Listed order. 2 entries.

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Sorting only changes the order shown here. The listed order is commercial, not a rating.

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  1. Position 01
    License term
    Annual, to Nov 9, 2027
    iOS app rating
    4.7 (29,703)Apple App Store
    Last checked
    Oct 26, 2026
    Play HereAdvertising link · 21+ · in West Virginia only

    Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit ncpgambling.org if you have a gambling problem. All content herein is intended for audiences 21+ (See responsible gambling)

  2. Position 02
    License term
    Annual, to Feb 18, 2027
    iOS app rating
    4.85 (52,037)Apple App Store
    Last checked
    Oct 26, 2026
    Play HereAdvertising link · 21+ · in West Virginia only

    Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit ncpgambling.org if you have a gambling problem. All content herein is intended for audiences 21+ (See responsible gambling)

The West Virginia online casinos on this list appear in commercial order, not by score: no scores are published. Each entry shows only verified information: the license as the state register lists it, the app rating as Apple’s App Store showed it, and any welcome offer as the operator’s own West Virginia page stated it, on the dates given.

Field notes

Field notes: the rules in four numbers

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Licensed online casino brands on the state list
WV Lottery license list dated Oct 15, 2026
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Minimum age to wager online
W. Va. Code §29-22E-15(b)
WV
Where you must be when you play
physically in the state; residency is not the test
5
Land-based licensees the online licenses are tied to
W. Va. Code §29-22E-6

02Method

How we rate West Virginia casino sites

The method is short and public. One criterion is a gate rather than a weight: a brand that cannot be matched to the state register is not scored at all. The other six criteria add up to 100 points, divided by ten for a score out of 10. No score is shown until the facts behind it are recorded and checked.

Why the size of a headline bonus earns no points

We score what an operator commits to in writing and what any player can see: the terms page, the cashier's stated limits and times, the app store listing and the responsible gambling tools. The size of a headline bonus earns no points. The arithmetic shows why: a $1,000 bonus at 35x asks for $35,000 in bets, a $250 bonus at 10x for $2,500.

Fig. 2Criteria and weights

  1. License matched to the state registergate
  2. Offer terms and wagering25
  3. Stated payout processing20
  4. Payment methods and limits15
  5. App and geolocation15
  6. Game library15
  7. Responsible gambling tools10
What each of the seven criteria looks at, and the full rubric
License matched to the state register
Number, licensee and brand agree with the regulator's list. No match, no score.
Offer terms and wagering
Wagering multiple, what it applies to, game contribution, expiry, maximum bet, and whether every field is stated.
Stated payout processing
Processing time the cashier states per method, any pending period, and any withdrawal fee.
Payment methods and limits
Range of deposit and withdrawal methods, with minimums and maximums as listed.
App and geolocation
Which platforms have an app, the permissions it asks for, and how it explains the location check.
Game library
Breadth across slots, table games and video poker, and whether game rules and return figures are published.
Responsible gambling tools
Limits and time-outs the account offers, and a visible route to the state's Voluntary Exclusion Program.

The full rubric, including how ties are broken and when a score is recalculated, is on How We Rate. The operator profiles show, brand by brand, which of those facts are recorded so far and when each was read.

Applies toevery listed operatorScoresnone published: no brand has every criterion on record

03The register

Licensed operators: the register, verified against the West Virginia Lottery

The West Virginia Lottery publishes a list of iGaming management services provider (MSP) and supplier licenses with their dates.1 The 12 MSP licenses on the list dated 2026-10-15 are listed below: license number, licensee, type and DBA name as the register prints them, with the brand as it is marketed beside them. Check here first for any of the West Virginia online casinos you are considering; if a brand is not on the current list, ask the regulator before you deposit.

Fig. 3iGaming MSP licenses, West Virginia

Large name: the brand as marketed. Below it: the licensee and the DBA name exactly as the register prints them.

On this site’s list

  • IGP 004Caesars Palace OnlineAmerican Wagering, Inc. · DBA on the register: Caesars SportsbookAnnual
  • IGP 005BetRiversRSI WV, LLC · DBA on the register: BetRiversAnnual
Show the other 10 brands on the state list, the source and the change log

Also on the state list Licensed by the West Virginia Lottery; listed here from the register, not reviewed or promoted on this site

  • IGP 001DraftKingsCrown WV Gaming, LLC · DBA on the register: DraftKingsAnnual
  • IGP 002BetMGMBETMGM, LLC · DBA on the register: Roar DigitalAnnual
  • IGP 006Golden NuggetGolden Nugget Online Gaming, LLC · DBA on the register: Golden Nugget Online Gaming, LLCAnnual
  • IGP 007FanDuel CasinoBetfair Interactive US LLC · DBA on the register: FanDuel CasinoAnnual
  • IGP 008Fanatics CasinoFBG Enterprises Opco, LLC · DBA on the register: Fanatics Sportsbook, Fanatics CasinoAnnual
  • IGP 009Hollywood CasinoPenn Sports Interactive, LLC · DBA on the register: Penn Sports InteractiveAnnual
  • IGP 011Ember Casino (formerly Betly)Gamewise, LLC · DBA on the register: Gamewise, LLCAnnual
  • IGP 012Horseshoe Online CasinoAmerican Wagering, Inc. · DBA on the register: Horseshoe Online CasinoAnnual
  • IGP 014bet365Hillside (West Virginia) LLC · DBA on the register: bet365/ Hillside (West Virginia) Operati (cut off in the PDF)Annual
  • IGP 015Stardust CasinoBoyd Interactive USA, LLC · DBA on the register: none printedInterim

The full list The West Virginia Lottery publishes every iGaming license with its licensee and type. Check a brand there before you deposit: business.wvlottery.com.

Source: West Virginia Lottery, iGaming MSP and Supplier License Dates (business.wvlottery.com), list dated 2026-10-15; each entry verified 2026-10-26, DBA names re-read 2026-10-28. The brand column is the consumer brand and differs from the DBA where the register lists a company or sportsbook name. No scores or offers are attached to this table.

License numbers are not continuous. Missing numbers do not appear on the current list, and we do not speculate about them.

Register change log

  1. All 12 entries checked against the list dated 2026-10-15. Ember Casino recorded with its former name, Betly. Stardust Casino recorded as holding an interim license.

Checkedlicense no., licensee, brand, typeDate2026-10-26SourceWV Lottery list1

04Dispatch

Recently launched and recently changed

Two entries on the register deserve a closer look, because they are the ones most likely to confuse a player who searches by brand name.

Stardust Casino, interim license (IGP 015)

Stardust Casino is listed under Boyd Interactive USA, LLC, and the regulator's list shows its license as interim rather than annual.1 We record that status exactly as the list states it and do not interpret what it permits. We check it again whenever the list is updated. We do not rank a brand that holds an interim license.

Ember Casino, formerly Betly (IGP 011)

The brand licensed to Gamewise, LLC appears as Ember Casino, formerly Betly, and the old address, betly.com, now redirects to embercasino.com.7 If you held an account under the old name, the license number is the thread that connects the two. After a rename, check the licensee and the number, not the logo.

Checkedregister entries IGP 011 and IGP 015; the betly.com redirectDate2026-10-26SourceWV Lottery list1

05Bonuses

Casino bonuses in West Virginia: how wagering works

A welcome offer can be a deposit match, bonus spins, a credit that returns part of early losses, or a mix. The headline number says little on its own. The value is decided by the wagering requirement, or playthrough: the amount you must bet before bonus money becomes cash you can withdraw.

How the multiple works, and the three lines that matter after it

A wagering requirement is written as a multiple. "15x bonus" means you must place bets totaling 15 times the bonus amount, so a $100 bonus at 15x means $1,500 in bets. "15x deposit plus bonus" is stricter, because the multiple applies to both: on a $100 deposit matched with a $100 bonus, that is $3,000 in bets. The basis can double what you need to bet.

The three lines that matter after the multiple

  • Game contribution. Terms can count slots in full, count table games at a fraction, and exclude some games entirely. If you mostly play blackjack, an offer that counts only slots may be worth little to you.
  • Expiry. The number of days you have to complete the wagering. A short window on a high multiple pushes you to bet faster than you might choose to.
  • Maximum bet. Terms can cap your stake while a bonus is active; breaking the cap can void the bonus and its winnings.

The calculator below turns a multiple into dollars. The fuller wagering calculator on our bonuses page also handles game contribution and deposit-plus-bonus terms.

Fig. 4Playthrough in dollars

Total to bet$7,500

Example values only. A game that counts at 20% needs five times as much betting to meet the same requirement.

Read in each offer's termswagering multiple, basis, game contribution, expiry and maximum betOffers shownnone

06Apps & location

Apps and geolocation: you must be in West Virginia

Painted illustration of a smartphone on a green card table, showing an invented casino app with a roulette wheel, playing cards, a slot reel and a glowing location pin
Illustration: an invented, unbranded casino app. Conceptual, not a real operator’s app.

West Virginia law allows a person to place a wager only if they are at least 21 years old, and an operator may accept wagers only from people who are physically located in West Virginia.2 Residency is not the test: a West Virginian on vacation elsewhere cannot place a real money wager, and a visitor can while inside the state.

The geolocation check, what to rule out when it fails, and the app listings

The state's rules for interactive wagering include geolocation requirements, so WV online casinos check where you are before they accept a wager.3 If the check does not confirm that you are in the state, the operator cannot take your wager.

If the location check fails inside the state

The operator's help pages are the authority on its app, but rule out these first:

  • Location services are switched off for the casino app, or limited to another setting.
  • A VPN, proxy or remote desktop tool is running on the device.
  • You are near a state line, where the signal your device reports may be less precise.

Every one of the 12 licensed brands has a listing on Apple's App Store; we captured the ratings and rating counts for each.8 Each operator profile adds what that brand’s App Store listing says, including the states the app serves, with the date it was captured. The guide to West Virginia casino apps explains how to tell a licensed app from an unlicensed one.

Checkedage and location rules; iOS App Store listingsDate2026-10-26SourceW. Va. Code §29-22E-152; 179CSR103

07Payments

Payments and payout times

How fast you get paid depends on the method you choose and on the operator. Each operator states its own processing times in its cashier, and those stated times are the figures to rely on: read them for the method you plan to use.

The methods one operator lists, and what to check in its cashier

To give a sense of the range, the payments page of one licensed West Virginia operator names debit cards, online banking, e-check, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Play+ and PayNearMe, and one venue page mentions cash at the cashier.6 Not every method necessarily works in both directions, so read the withdrawal list separately from the deposit list before you fund an account.

What to check in an operator’s cashier

  • The stated processing time per withdrawal method, and any pending period.
  • Minimum and maximum amounts per transaction, as listed.
  • Any fee the operator lists for a withdrawal.
  • Whether the terms require you to withdraw by the same method you deposited with.

If the cashier does not state one of these, ask the operator’s support before you deposit.

Recordedpayment methods one operator lists, read 2026-10-26Not recordedpayout times, limits and fees per methodSourceoperator payments pages6

08The games

What you can play

The Lottery Interactive Wagering Act covers casino games played online for real money.2 The lobbies of West Virginia online casinos are built around three broad groups of game.

  • Slots. Reel games of chance; each game's rules screen sets out its paylines and features.
  • Table games. Digital versions of casino table games, played against the house, often in more than one rule variant.
  • Video poker. Draw poker in machine form, where the paytable printed on the game sets the long-run return.
Live dealer tables, game rules and return figures

Tables streamed with a human dealer are shown only where an operator’s own lobby labels them: the Caesars Palace Online Casino profile records a Live Dealer section. A separate guide explains how each game type works and what West Virginia’s rules require a game to show you. Before you settle on a game, read its rules screen, where a published return-to-player figure and paytable show what it is designed to pay back over a very long run, and the bonus terms, where some games count for little or nothing.

When it comes to choosing a WV online casino, prioritize sites with your favorite games.

Set a budget before you start, treat it as the cost of the entertainment, and stop when it is spent.

Recordedlobby categories as one operator labels themScoresnone for game libraries

10Land-based

West Virginia’s five land-based casinos

Painted illustration of an empty casino gaming room with a roulette table and copper lamps, its arched windows looking out on forested ridges at dusk
Illustration: a casino gaming room at dusk. Conceptual, not one of the five licensed venues.

West Virginia's online market grew out of its land-based one. If you already know one of these properties, you know one of the five licensees behind the state's online licenses.2 The West Virginia Lottery names them together on its self-exclusion page as the four racetracks and casinos and The Historic Greenbrier Casino.4

Fig. 6Land-based licensees

  1. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesOne of the four racetrack casinos
  2. Mountaineer CasinoOne of the four racetrack casinos
  3. Wheeling IslandOne of the four racetrack casinos
  4. Mardi Gras CasinoOne of the four racetrack casinos
  5. The GreenbrierNamed by the Lottery as The Historic Greenbrier Casino
How online brands are paired with venues, and where the venue details are

We pair an online brand with a venue only when a primary source confirms it, and no pairing is shown here because none has been confirmed for the listed brands. Hours, games and hotel details are on our land-based casinos page, each with its own source and date.

Checkedthe five land-based licenseesDate2026-10-26SourceWV Lottery4; venue websites9

Responsible gambling

Play is for 21 and over. Help is one call away.

1-800-GAMBLER1-800-426-2537 · www.1800GAMBLER.net

West Virginia’s Voluntary Exclusion Program covers the four racetrack casinos, The Greenbrier and online gaming associated with the West Virginia Lottery.

Illustration: a river valley after sunset. Conceptual, not a specific place.

11Questions

West Virginia online casinos: frequently asked questions

Are online casinos legal in West Virginia?

Yes. The Lottery Interactive Wagering Act of 2019, W. Va. Code Chapter 29, Article 22E, made online casino gaming legal, and the West Virginia Lottery Commission regulates it and issues the licenses.

How old do I have to be to play?

21. West Virginia law requires a person placing a wager to be at least 21 years old.

Do I have to live in West Virginia?

No. Residency is not the test; you have to be physically located in West Virginia when you place a wager. Visitors can play while they are in the state, and residents cannot while they are outside it.

How do I know a casino site is licensed?

Find the license number on the site, then look for it in the register in section 03 or on the West Virginia Lottery's own list. The licensee and the brand should match.

What does a wagering requirement mean?

It is the amount you must bet before bonus money can be withdrawn, written as a multiple. A $100 bonus at 15x means $1,500 in bets.

Why does the app say I am outside the state?

An operator may accept wagers only from people physically located in West Virginia, and the state's rules require it to check your location. If the check cannot confirm that you are in the state, the wager is not accepted. The operator's help pages explain how its own check works.

How long do withdrawals take?

It depends on the method and on the operator. Each operator states its own processing times in its cashier; read them there for the method you plan to use before you deposit.

Where can I get help with a gambling problem?

Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or visit www.1800GAMBLER.net. You can also enroll in the West Virginia Voluntary Exclusion Program, which covers the four racetrack casinos, The Greenbrier and online gaming associated with the West Virginia Lottery.

Checkedanswers against sections 03, 05, 06 and 09Date2026-10-26SourceWV Lottery5

12Other states

Online Casinos and Land-Based Casinos in Other States

Gambling law is set state by state, so each state has its own guide.

Guides for other states: all 50 states

Sources

Numbered notes in the text link here; each entry names its publisher and date.

Sources (9): publisher and date read for each

Regulator

  1. 1iGaming MSP and Supplier License DatesWest Virginia Lottery, business.wvlottery.com · list dated 2026-10-15 · read 2026-10-26back to text
  2. 4Voluntary Exclusion ProgramWest Virginia Lottery, wvlottery.com · read 2026-10-26back to text
  3. 5Play responsiblyWest Virginia Lottery, wvlottery.com · read 2026-10-26back to text

Statute and rules

  1. 2Lottery Interactive Wagering Act, W. Va. Code §29-22E (incl. §29-22E-6 and §29-22E-15)West Virginia Legislature · enacted 2019 · read 2026-10-26back to text
  2. 3Interactive wagering rule, 179CSR10 §13 (geolocation)West Virginia Lottery Commission, legislative rule · read 2026-10-26back to text

Operator

  1. 6Payments pages of two licensed West Virginia operators (IGP 004, IGP 011)American Wagering, Inc.; Gamewise, LLC · read 2026-10-26back to text
  2. 7betly.com redirect to embercasino.comGamewise, LLC (IGP 011) · observed 2026-10-26back to text
  3. 8iOS App Store listings of the 12 licensed brandsApple App Store, via the iTunes Search API · ratings captured 2026-10-26back to text
  4. 9Venue websites of Mardi Gras Casino, Wheeling Island and The GreenbrierVenue operators · read 2026-10-26back to text