WV Lottery not backing online gaming law this session

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Stack47 — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:49:09 GMT

Myers said the Lottery wants to get through the rollout of sports betting apps at the state's five casinos before pursuing legislation to broaden iGaming further.

And that's why the WVA Lottery is near the top of the nation's best lotteries.

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music* — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:44:42 GMT

The West Virginia Lottery does a lot of good for education and other noble causes in their State.

Congratulations on the increased earnings.

WV Lottery not backing online gaming law this session

Lottery Post — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:02:25 GMT

West Virginia Lottery officials will back two bills intended to increase revenue, but do not plan to pursue legalization of online gaming this session, Lottery Director John Myers told the House Finance Committee Friday.

We certainly see the opportunity in iGaming, he said. We fully intend to come back with that at some point.

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