West Virginia passed iGaming legislation in 2019 and launched online poker in 2020, becoming one of the smallest states to offer regulated online poker. WSOP is the primary licensed operator, and the state participates in multi-state player pool sharing.
Key Facts
Online poker launched in 2020 under the West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act
WSOP is the primary licensed poker operator in the state
West Virginia participates in multi-state player pool agreements
Players must be physically located in West Virginia to play for real money
The small population means multi-state liquidity is critical for game availability