Gambling addiction continues to be a serious problem for many in West Virginia. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, one in 50 West Virginians may have a gambling problem. West Virginia has five casinos that include slot machines, horse and dog racing, table games, and sports betting. West Virginia also offers lottery tickets, bingo, tip tickets, KENO, and over 7,000 video poker machines in video poker parlors statewide. This year, advertising for mobile sports betting apps became ubiquitous, appearing on billboards, infomercials, television commercials, digital ads, and throughout sporting events. Plans to launch an iGaming app, which will allow betting on casino-style games via mobile app, are underway.
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