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 $350 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 7 consecutive days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 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 $200 in Bonus Bets (Paid Over 21 Days) + 3 Months of NBA League Pass On Us!	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 Sportsbook customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 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 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance. Terms: Promos | DraftKings Sportsbook. Get 1 promo code to redeem a 3-month NBA League Pass subscription, complimentary of DraftKings. Subscription auto-renews monthly at then-current price (currently $16.99/mo); cancel anytime. Terms, restrictions, and eligibility requirements apply. Redeem League Pass by 12/19/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Addt’l terms: League Pass Terms of Use. Ends 11/29/26 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.

West Virginia 2026 Midterm Elections: Key Races and Ballot Measure

West Virginia voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to choose a U.S. senator and two members of the U.S. House, and to decide one statewide constitutional amendment. There is no governor’s race or other statewide executive office on the ballot this year. All 100 seats in the state House of Delegates and 19 of the 34 state Senate seats are also up for election.

Early voting runs from Oct. 21 through Oct. 31. You can also trade on West Virginia’s U.S. Senate race through prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, where available.

Candidate ratings reflect the major nonpartisan race forecasters. Prediction-market pricing reflects mid-October trading on Kalshi and Polymarket.

Who is running for U.S. Senate in West Virginia in 2026?

Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is seeking a third term and is the heavy favorite. All three major race forecasters rate the West Virginia Senate race solidly Republican, and prediction markets in mid-October gave Capito roughly a 97% to 98% chance of winning on both Kalshi and Polymarket.

Capito first won the seat in 2014, becoming the first Republican to represent West Virginia in the Senate in more than 50 years. She won the May 12 primary with about two-thirds of the vote over state Sen. Tom Willis, with the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson, a Morgantown attorney and former city council member, won a five-way primary with about 33% of the vote, ahead of former state Senate President Jeff Kessler and three others. She says she supports Medicare for All, restoring abortion rights and codifying the Equal Rights Amendment. S. Marshall Wilson, a former Republican state delegate, is on the ballot as the Constitution Party nominee.

Few obvious catalysts remain in the West Virginia Senate race. Campaign finance filings show Capito with a large fundraising advantage, and no general-election debate between the two major-party nominees has been reported. Kalshi traders give Democrats about a 65% chance of winning Senate control as of Oct. 21, but they price West Virginia at roughly 98% Republican. For the wider picture, see the Action Network politics hub.

What is West Virginia Amendment 1 on the 2026 ballot?

Amendment 1, titled the Citizenship Requirement to Vote in West Virginia Elections Amendment, would change the state constitution so that only U.S. citizens who are citizens of West Virginia are qualified to vote. The current text says citizens of the state are entitled to vote and does not specify U.S. citizenship. The measure needs a simple majority of voters to pass.

The Legislature sent the amendment to voters with no opposition, as the House voted 97-0 on March 13 and the Senate voted 34-0 the next day. State law already prohibits noncitizens from voting. Supporters say a constitutional change would stop future Legislatures from allowing noncitizen voting through an ordinary bill. West Virginia is one of many states without an explicit constitutional ban, and voters in other states approved 15 similar measures between 2018 and 2025, including eight in 2024.

Opponents include the League of Women Voters of West Virginia and the West Virginia Citizen Action Group, which call the amendment unnecessary. Secretary of State Kris Warner has said his office is unaware of evidence of noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. The final weeks of the Amendment 1 campaign will turn on that disagreement over whether the change is needed.

U.S. House: West Virginia’s Two Congressional Races

Republicans hold both of West Virginia’s U.S. House seats, and all three major race forecasters rate both districts solidly Republican.

In District 1, which covers southern West Virginia including Charleston, Huntington and Beckley, Rep. Carol Miller is running for re-election against Democrat Vince George, a retired public policy analyst. Belinda Fox-Spencer is on the ballot as the Constitution Party nominee.

In District 2, which stretches across the northern and eastern Panhandles and includes Wheeling, Morgantown and Clarksburg, Rep. Riley Moore faces Democrat Ace Parsi, a Morgantown community organizer who won a three-way primary. Moore, the nephew of Sen. Capito, was first elected in 2024.

West Virginia Legislature and Courts: Other 2026 Races

Republicans are heavy favorites to keep control of the West Virginia Legislature, and one forecaster rates both chambers Safe Republican. The two state Supreme Court of Appeals seats on this year’s ballot were already decided in the nonpartisan judicial election held May 12.

West Virginia 2026 Election Key Dates

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The voter registration deadline was Oct. 13. In-person early voting runs from Oct. 21 through Oct. 31 at county courthouses and designated community locations. Absentee ballot applications are due Oct. 28, and absentee ballots hand-delivered to a county clerk must arrive by Nov. 2. Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 9 to count.

West Virginia 2026 Election FAQ

When is Election Day in West Virginia in 2026?

Election Day in West Virginia is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. In-person early voting runs from Oct. 21 through Oct. 31.

Is there a U.S. Senate race in West Virginia in 2026?

Yes. Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is running for a third term against Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson and Constitution Party nominee S. Marshall Wilson. All three major race forecasters rate the race solidly Republican.

What is Amendment 1 in West Virginia?

Amendment 1 is a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. It would provide that in all elections held in West Virginia, only U.S. citizens who are citizens of the state are qualified to vote. It needs a simple majority to pass.