West Virginia lawmakers propose athlete-harassment and handicapper-audit bills
West Virginia lawmakers have filed two sports betting bills for the 2024 session. HB 4700 would let the state’s sports betting regulator bar bettors who harass athletes, coaches or officials; HB 4019 would allow the West Virginia State Lottery Commission to accredit independent auditors of betting content. Both proposals were attempted unsuccessfully in 2023.
The bills could change how West Virginia regulates bettor conduct and sports betting content if enacted.