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%.
The combined handle figure indicates activity across West Virginia’s online gambling and sports betting markets.
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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 University researchers are studying why bettors chase losses, using real-time data from state gaming operators, according to the report. An Arnold Ventures grant of $300,000 is funding the work. The research focuses on sports and parlay betting, including whether near-miss outcomes can prompt risky behaviour.