The State of Gambling
West Virginia has seen significant growth in legal gambling in the last 20 years. In fiscal year 2022, the West Virginia lottery had total gross sales of 1.3 billion dollars. Gambling among West Virginians has become increasingly common.
Learn more about behaviors and attitudes surrounding gambling in West Virginia here.
Our most recent annual report shows the types of gambling most often cited by our helpline callers.
At least 1 in 50 West Virginians will experience a gambling problem. Learn more about how services for problem gambling in West Virginia compare to other states.
Studies show that populations with easy access to gambling have higher rates of problem gambling than those who do not. Knowing the rules of responsible gambling and the signs of a problem is important.
