The regulatory framework is stable, but the principal near-term risk is fiscal: Del. Adam Burkhammer's HB 4397 (iGaming) and HB 4398 (sports wagering), filed January 2026, would each raise the tax to 25% of gross revenue — a 66.67% increase for iGaming and 150% for sports wagering. Both were referred to committee. SB 576 (2025) expanded the regulated set to fixed-odds racing. Direction is liberalising on product scope but tightening on tax.
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West Virginia · Question 11 of 11
Outlook: What is coming?
Mixed · Probable · AI-generated · Back to full West Virginia report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | West Virginia (US-WV) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
The regulatory framework is stable, but the principal near-term risk is fiscal: Del. Adam Burkhammer's HB 4397 (iGaming) and HB 4398 (sports wagering), filed January 2026, would each raise the tax to 25% of gross revenue — a 66.67% increase for iGaming and 150% for sports wagering. Both were referre…