Sports Betting State Legalization Status West Virginia Legal since August 30, 2018 Sports betting is legal in West Virginia since August 30, 2018. This decision was made after
West Virginia Lottery Commission Year Total Revenue Generated Number of Active Sportsbooks Handle 2020 $77.8 million 5 $741.5 million 2019 $29.5 million 3 $249.8 million 2018 N/A 0