Two bills filed in West Virginia would raise the tax rate on sports betting from 10% to 25% and on igaming from 15% to 25%. The proposals would require operators to file weekly tax reports and payments and have been referred to the House Government Organization Committee.
If passed, the bills would increase operators’ tax rates and require weekly reporting and payments.
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West Virginia reported $1.09bn in sports and iGaming wagers for the five weeks to 2 May. The total was up 22% year on year and set a record, according to the report.
West Virginia reported $2.52bn in sports and iGaming bets for the first quarter of 2026, up 11% year on year.
West Virginia sports and iGaming wagers totalled $861.4 million in February, reportedly up 23% year on year.
West Virginia recorded $1.03bn in sports and iGaming bets in December, a 72% year-on-year increase, according to the report. The report said it was the state’s first month above $1bn.
West Virginia’s sports betting and iGaming handle reached a record $996.8 million over the five weeks to 1 November, reportedly. The figure increased 39%.