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West Virginia Lottery and casinos generate more than $1 billion annually to support many programs locals rely on

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) - Adding together table games, racetrack betting, sports wagers, video lottery games and the rest of the industry, more than $1.3 billion was spent playing the lottery in West Virginia last year. The West Virginia Lottery in its entirety contributes more than $500 million to the state each year, with another $700 million…
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West Virginia Lottery and casinos generate more than $1 billion annually to support many programs locals rely on
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More than $40K headed to help prevent youth gambling in West Virginia

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - More than $40000 is heading to counties across West Virginia, including Putnam, Clay, Mason, and more, in an effort to educate and prevent kids from gambling. Shelia Moran, the spokesperson for 1-800-Gambler, said we're seeing troubling habits among our kids. "We did a survey last year of about 600 kids in West…
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New details released in WVSP Casino Case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WDTV/ WSAZ) - Colonel Jack Chambers -- making his first public appearance Wednesday as interim superintendent of West Virginia State Police -- became emotional about past experience that's led him to the new job ahead. "Twenty-six years been at every rank," Chambers told reporters Wednesday. The appointment was announced Monday…
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New details released in WVSP Casino Case
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New Details In WVSP Casino Case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Colonel Jack Chambers -- making his first public appearance Wednesday as interim superintendent of West Virginia State Police -- became emotional about past experience that's led him to the new job ahead. "Twenty-six years been at every rank," Chambers told reporters Wednesday. The appointment was announced Monday by West…
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New Details In WVSP Casino Case
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Trooper casino theft video released

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After weeks of requests by WSAZ NewsChannel 3, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice released a surveillance video Tuesday that investigators say shows a now retired member of the State Police taking an envelope filled with money. WSAZ broke the story in early March, when NewsChannel 3's Curtis Johnson brought an anonymous…
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Man from eastern Ky wins big playing lottery online

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - "It's been a long sleepless night," says an Eastern Kentucky man after he won over $176000 instantly while playing the Kentucky Lottery online. Last Thursday, Barry Jewell of Pinsonfork decided to wager $2 on the Bank Buster Jackpot Instant Play game. "I sat my phone down when the next thing I saw on the screen was…
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Lottery retailers feeling the buzz from record Mega Millions jackpot

ELKINS, W.Va. - There's a buzz statewide and nationwide at local lottery retailers this week due to the record Mega Millions jackpot and the Part-Mat store in Elkins is no different. Nancy, the Store Manager at Par-Mar Store 84 in Elkins told MetroNews that more than 1600 Mega Millions tickets were sold Wednesday online through her store. The…
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Lottery revenues expected to hit $1.25 billion as fiscal year ends

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State Lottery Director John Myers predicts the Lottery will finish the fiscal year Thursday with total revenue of approximately $1.25 billion. Myers said the Lottery has had two strong years after 2020 revenues were impacted by forced shutdowns associated with the pandemic. The only time the $1 billion mark wasn't hit in more…
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Lottery numbers show players heading back to casinos

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State Lottery Director John Myers says recent lottery revenues show patrons are beginning to return to the five casinos in West Virginia in larger numbers. Myers told members of the state Lottery Commission Wednesday, Racetrack Video Lottery brought in $42.5 million in March while table games grossed $3.2 million in…
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West Virginia ranks high for gambling addiction, but there is help

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) - It's in every state. It's happening to people you know. Problem gambling doesn't look the same as the stereotypes. It's not just a person who spends hours in a casino, because gaming is readily available on our phones at any time. A recent study puts the Mountain State high on the list for gambling addiction, but getting…
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Gambling Hotline warns of gambling during March Madness

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. - With March Madness kicking off soon, the Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia wants to remind you that March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. According to officials from First Choice Services, who runs the 1-800-Gambler hotline in West Virginia, the hotline sees an increase in calls every March due to…
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W.Va. Senate passes casino bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Senate has passed legislation that would allow racetracks to open a second casino in the same county. The bill sponsor, Sen. Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, said it could have direct impact on the Charleston Town Center. He said pairing a casino with the coliseum next door and nearby restaurants, hotels and…
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On March 27, 2019, West Virginia became the fourth U.S. state to legalize online casino gaming. The final bill arrived on Governor Jim Justice's desk on March 9th, and was allowed to become law without his signature. After taking a little time to get the necessary infrastructure in place, the industry officially launched on July 15, 2020,…
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Helping problem gamblers avoid holiday pitfalls

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Gambling can be a great source of entertainment, but insert the pressure of holiday gift buying and Sheila Moran says it can be a recipe for trouble. "A lot of people think, 'Well this is my chance. I'm going to win big, and I am going to payoff my debts, and I'm going to be able to buy everyone a big Christmas,' and then…
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Want to make a bet? March is ‘Gambling Awareness Month’

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Tonight the NCAA tournament bracket is set, and millions will be placing their bets on their picks hoping to win big in their pools. Unfortunately some people have become problem gamblers, but there is help available. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and for good reason. "It's no accident that it occurs the same…
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Want to make a bet? March is ‘Gambling Awareness Month’
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Calls to Problem Gamblers Help Network up to start 2021

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - More and more, issues with online day trading are prompting calls to the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia. "Day trading online on your mobile device can be very much like gambling and can contribute to a gambling problem," said Sheila Moran, director of communications for First Choice Services. First Choice…
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