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West Virginia Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 61-10-1 et seq.; 29-22A-1 et seq.; 19-23-1 et seq. |
| Gambling | Betting or wagering money or another thing of value on any game of chance, or knowingly furnishing money or another thing of value on any game of chance. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed horse racing and parimutuel wagering allowed. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Licensed dog racing and pari-mutuel wagering allowed. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Video lottery games allowed at pari-mutuel racing facilities. Machines cannot use casino themes such as dice, roulette, or baccarat. May simulate classic slot machines. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Bucket shops; policy or numbers games; gambling at hotels illegal. Bingo, raffles, games of chance sponsored by charitable organizations legal. Keeping gaming tables or devices or allowing them on property or keeping a look out for gambling activities all illegal. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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