West Virginia Lottery

Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jun. 04, 2025

Problem Gambling: A Growing Concern With Online Betting

News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sheila Moran, director of Marketing and Communications for First Choice Services, the company that runs West Virginia’s gambling helpline, Problem Gambling Help Network, 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). The helpline is available 24 hours a day and connects individuals who may be struggling with problems due to gambling behaviors with the resources they need.

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Economy Randy Yohe, Nov. 15, 2023

W.Va. Online Poker Expands To Multi-State Playing Field

West Virginia has officially joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey in the execution of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). The five-state pact allows West Virginia based online poker players the ability to play against players from other member jurisdictions

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Economy Randy Yohe, Oct. 11, 2023

Nearly $2 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sparking Lottery Fever

Wednesday's $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot has old and new lottery players coming out of the woodwork.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 04, 2022

Video Lottery Sign Restrictions Eased, iLottery Coming To W.Va.

The state has relaxed legal advertising restrictions so now, as of July 1, the state’s more than 1,200 limited video lottery locations can each put up a six foot square sign that identify that it is a limited video lottery location.

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