West Virginia Sports Betting

Yes. Senate Bill 415 created the West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act and took effect on March 3, 2018. The law was already in place when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal PASPA ban that May, allowing West Virginia to move quickly once states were free to offer legal sports betting.

The West Virginia State Lottery Commission regulates the market and publishes its current Sports Wagering License List. State law authorizes wagering through the four licensed racetrack casinos and the state's historic resort hotel, with approved mobile platforms operating through those gaming facilities.

Where can you bet in person?

West Virginia also has retail sports betting. The five casino properties authorized under the state's sportsbook model are Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, The Greenbrier, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort and Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. The four racetrack properties are listed by the West Virginia Racing Commission, while The Greenbrier confirms an operating sportsbook inside its Casino Club.

That being said, you don't need to visit any of them to create a mobile sportsbook account.

What sportsbooks are available in West Virginia?

West Virginia gives you six sportsbook options: Fanatics, BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, theScore Bet and BetRivers. Each is useful for different reasons. FanDuel is our first pick for beginners and live betting, DraftKings has the edge for deeper props and alternate markets, while Fanatics stands out for FanCash rewards.

Before choosing one, compare the actual line. The same spread or moneyline can be priced differently from one sportsbook to another, so there's no permanent winner for "best odds."

Sportsbook	Best for	Current welcome offer	Promo code	Terms & Conditions
Fanatics	Rewards	Bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash!	ACTION350	New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $20+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $50 in FanCash each day for your first 7 days. Must opt in each day to claim FanCash. FanCash issued in connection with this Promotion expire 24 hours from issuance. Terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app.
BetMGM	Market variety	Bet $10 Get $150 in Bonus Bets if You Win!	ACTIONGET2	21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Offer available in MI, NJ, PA, WV. Please Gamble Responsibly. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in MS, NY, NV, ON, or PR. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions.
FanDuel	Beginners, live betting and SGPs	Get $250 in Bonus Bets!	None needed	Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C., WY) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. Min $5 wager required for 5 consecutive days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 5 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-877-770-7867 (LA).
DraftKings	Props, alternates and multi-game parlays	Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets!	None needed	GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 14 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 10/18/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
theScore Bet	Scores and betting in one app	Bet $10, Get $100 in Bonus Bets If You Win!	TANBONUS	New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in MI, NJ, PA, WV in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Bonus Bets will be credited if your bet wins. Please Gamble Responsibly.
BetRivers	Rewards and line shopping	2nd Chance Bet: Get up to a $100 Bonus Bet!	None needed	New players only, 21+. Gambling Problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. Available WV only. In order to participate in this promotion, the player needs to make the first deposit (of at least $10). Full T&C apply.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. Offers are subject to eligibility requirements and current terms.

Fanatics

Fanatics is our rewards pick. Eligible wagers can earn FanCash, which can be used for sportsbook rewards or Fanatics merchandise. The trade-off is market depth, since smaller sports, alternate lines and some props may not run as deep as they do at DraftKings or FanDuel.

New users can currently get $350 in FanCash by betting just $20 with promo code ACTION350. The offer runs across 7 consecutive days, so the $350 amount isn't paid at once.

Verdict: choose Fanatics if FanCash is useful to you and you don’t need the deepest betting menu.

BetMGM

BetMGM is a good fit if you like having options beyond spreads and totals. Props, alternate lines and futures are easy to find, though the price isn’t always the best among West Virginia sportsbooks.

The current new-user offer can be claimed through the promo code ACTIONGET2. The qualifying wager has to win before the bonus bets are awarded.

Verdict: a strong choice for market variety, especially if you like to keep another app around for price comparisons.

FanDuel

FanDuel is our easiest West Virginia sportsbook to use. Games, scores, props and the bet slip are easy to reach, and its same-game parlay tools work especially well for NFL and NBA betting.

New users can currently get $350 in Bonus Bets with no promo code needed. The offer is spread across seven consecutive qualifying days rather than paid as one lump sum.

Verdict: our first pick for beginners, live bettors and regular same-game parlay users.

DraftKings

DraftKings gets our edge for market depth. It carries a big selection of player props, alternate markets and parlay options, while SGPx lets you combine eligible singles and same-game parlays across events. The downside is a busier interface, particularly when a major slate is underway.

New users don’t need a promo code to take advantage of its welcome offer. The $200 is issued through four $50 click-to-claim rewards rather than all at once.

Verdict: choose DraftKings if props, alternate lines and more complicated parlays are high on your list.

theScore Bet

theScore Bet works well if you already use theScore for scores, stats and game updates. The betting side sits close to the sports content, which cuts down on switching between apps before placing a bet.

New users can currently get $100 in bonus bets with promo code TANBONUS. Like BetMGM's offer, the qualifying wager must win.

Verdict: a good fit if following the game and finding its betting markets in one place appeals to you.

BetRivers

BetRivers gives you another set of odds to compare and includes iRush Rewards for regular users. Its deeper prop selection can fall behind some of the larger sportsbooks, but it works well as a second or third account for line shopping.

The current welcome offer is a 2nd Chance Bet worth up to a $100 Bonus Bet. No promo code is needed, though new West Virginia players need to make a first deposit of at least $10.

Verdict: useful for rewards and another price to compare, especially if you already have FanDuel or DraftKings.

How do FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM compare in West Virginia?

To keep a long story short, DraftKings gives you more depth, FanDuel is easier to move through, and BetMGM sits somewhere between the two with a broad menu and a few useful bet-management features.

DraftKings vs FanDuel

DraftKings is better when you want to go beyond the headline spread, total or moneyline. Its deeper prop and alternate-market selection gives you more to search, while SGPx is useful when your ticket stretches across several games. FanDuel, on the other hand, takes fewer taps for many common betting jobs. That's especially useful after a game starts, when you may be moving between live lines, props, scores and your open wagers.

Pick FanDuel if app use, live betting and same-game parlays come first. Pick DraftKings if you care more about props, alternate markets and a bigger menu.

FanDuel vs BetMGM for live betting

FanDuel is our choice for live betting because its in-play board is quicker to go through. BetMGM gives you a broad live menu too, along with Cash Out and Edit My Bet on eligible wagers. Edit My Bet is the feature that separates BetMGM here. When it's available, you may be able to add, swap or remove a selection or increase the stake on an eligible existing bet. Just keep in mind BetMGM ties the feature to Cash Out eligibility, so it won't show up on every wager.

For someone who spends most of a game moving from one live market to another, we would start with FanDuel. BetMGM is the better alternative if its wider menu and extra bet-management options matter most to you.