§29-22E-2. State Authorization of Interactive Wagering at Licensed Racetrack Facilities and Historic Resort Hotel; Legislative Findings, and Declarations
(a) Operation of West Virginia Lottery interactive wagering. — Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operation of interactive wagering and ancillary activities are only lawful when conducted in accordance with the provisions of this article and rules of the commission. (b) Legislative findings. — (1) The Legislature finds that the operation of […]
§29-22E-3. Definitions
For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) “Adjusted gross interactive wagering receipts” means an operators gross interactive wagering receipts from West Virginia Lottery interactive wagering, less winnings paid to wagerers in such games.
§29-22E-4. Commission Duties and Powers
(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this article, and in §29-22-1 et seq., §29-22A-1 et seq., §29-22B-1 et seq., §29-22C-1 et seq., §29-22D-1 et seq., and §29-25-1 et seq. of this code, the commission shall have the authority to regulate interactive wagering and the conduct of interactive gaming. (b) The commission […]
§29-22E-5. Licenses Required
(a) No person may engage in any activity in connection with West Virginia Lottery interactive wagering in this state unless all necessary licenses have been obtained in accordance with this article and rules of the commission. (b) The commission may not grant a license until it determines that each person who has control of the […]
§29-22E-6. Operator License; West Virginia Interactive Wagering Operators
(a) In addition to the casino games permitted pursuant to the provisions of §29-22A-1 et seq., §29-22C-1 et seq., and §29-25-1 et seq. of this code, a licensed gaming facility may operate West Virginia Lottery interactive wagering upon the approval of the commission, and the commission shall have the general responsibility for the implementation of […]
§29-22D-16. Sports Wagering Revenues; Accounting for the State’s Share of Revenue Imposed for the Privilege of Offering West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering; Limitation of Other Taxes; Recoupment for Improvements
(a) Imposition and rate of assessment. — For the privilege of holding a license to operate sports wagering under this article, the state shall impose and collect ten percent of the licensee’s adjusted gross sports wagering receipts from the operation of West Virginia Lottery sports wagering (hereinafter “privilege tax” or “tax”). The accrual method of […]
§29-22D-17. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Fund; Distribution of Funds
(a) The special fund in the State Treasury known as the West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Fund is hereby created and all moneys collected under this article by the commission shall be deposited with the State Treasurer to the West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Fund. The fund shall be an interest-bearing account with all interest […]
§29-22D-18. Law Enforcement
Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the commission shall, by contract or cooperative agreement with the West Virginia State Police, arrange for those law-enforcement services uniquely related to gaming, as such occurs at facilities of the type authorized by this article, that are necessary to enforce the provisions of this article that […]
§29-22D-19. Civil Penalties
(a) The commission may impose, on any person who violates the provisions of this article, a civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 for each violation. Such penalty shall be imposed on all individuals and is not limited to individuals licensed under this article. This provision shall not be construed as applicable to office pools. (b) […]
§29-22D-20. Crimes and Penalties Related to Unauthorized Sports Wagering Operations
(a) Any person, other than a licensee under this article, who engages in accepting, facilitating, or operating a sports wagering operation is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or confined in jail for not more than ninety days, or both fined and confined. (b) Notwithstanding the […]