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West Virginia In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: West Virginia has five full-service casinos/racinos.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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West Virginia has five full-service casinos/racinos. They are Hollywood (Charles Town), Mountaineer, Wheeling Island, Mardi Gras and The Greenbrier, offering slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. State lottery and charitable gaming. Regulated by the WV Lottery Commission.

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering West Virginia

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

  • KentuckyConditional

    Kentucky has no casinos. In-person gaming is historical horse racing (slot-like machines) and pari-mutuel wagering at racetracks, plus the KY Lottery and charitable gaming — there are no commercial or tribal casinos. HB 904 (2026) authorizes fixed-odds wagering on live racing.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →

  • MarylandPermitted

    Maryland has six commercial casinos with slots, table games and poker; minimum age 21 for casinos. They include MGM National Harbor, Live! and Horseshoe Baltimore. Pari-mutuel racing, the MD Lottery and charitable gaming are also legal.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mdgaming.com · Full Maryland rule →

  • OhioPermitted

    Ohio has four commercial casinos and seven racinos (VLTs at racetracks); minimum age 21 for casino gaming. The state lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. No tribal casinos.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: casinocontrol.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

  • PennsylvaniaPermitted

    Pennsylvania has 18 land-based casinos with slots, table games and poker; minimum age 21 for casino gaming. The casinos are racetrack, standalone, resort and mini-casino types and also run sportsbooks; VGTs operate at qualified truck stops. The state lottery and charitable gaming are also legal.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

  • VirginiaPermitted

    Virginia has voter-approved commercial casinos now operating. They are Rivers Portsmouth, Hard Rock Bristol, Caesars Virginia (Danville), a temporary Live! casino in Petersburg (opened Jan 2026), and a temporary Norfolk casino. State lottery and charitable gaming. Regulated by the Virginia Lottery.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: valottery.com · Full Virginia rule →

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