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West Virginia Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Permitted: Daily fantasy sports is legal in West Virginia for players 18 and older.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Daily fantasy sports is legal in West Virginia for players 18 and older. Authorized under the Lottery interactive/fantasy framework.

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering West Virginia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

KentuckyPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Kentucky, with a minimum age of 18 and formal regulation under HB 904 (2026). Operators must be licensed by the KY Horse Racing & Gaming Corporation.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MarylandPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Maryland for players 18 and older. Overseen by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mdgaming.com · Full Maryland rule →
OhioPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in Ohio (HB 132, 2017). Licensed and overseen by the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: casinocontrol.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Pennsylvania at 18 online, or 21 at a licensed casino. Regulated by the PA Gaming Control Board.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Virginia for players 18 and older. Regulated under the Fantasy Contests Act (register with VDACS).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: vdacs.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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