It is time for March Madness. The NCAA released brackets for the tournament today. No West Virginia colleges made the cut. However, regional schools like Virginia Tech and Ohio State are in the running to take home the national title.
Betting on sports, including college athletics, is legal in West Virginia. All of the state’s casinos have sports betting partners. Each has a retail sportsbook on the casino property and has at least one online betting site licensed through it.
College basketball bets available at West Virginia sportsbooks include straight bets, parlays, teasers, pleasers, props, futures and in-game. Point spreads, money lines and totals are among the types of straight, parlay and teaser wagers available.
There are other sports available at West Virginia betting sites, depending on the season. This includes football, basketball, hockey, baseball, boxing, golf, tennis, auto racing and mixed martial arts.
There is no need to go to a casino to place a sports bet in West Virginia. You can make an account on your phone or computer from anywhere in the state if you are 21 years of age or older and not on any casino or lottery self-excluded list.
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West Virginia sportsbooks offer free bets and bonuses
Caesars Sportsbook free bet up to $1,100
Caesars Sportsbook is the new name for William Hill in West Virginia. It is partnered with Mountaineer Casino. New Caesars Sportsbook players receive a free bet up to $1,100. The amount is equal to the first wager made at Caesars Sportsbook. If it loses, a bet equal to that amount is placed in your bonus account. The free bet must be made in the next 14 days. If it wins, you will receive that amount back in cash that may be immediately withdrawn.
BetRivers Sportsbook bonus of up to $250
BetRivers is another partner of West Virginia Advantage. The company operates casinos in Pennsylvania under the Rivers brand. It also operates the BetRivers online casino. Its West Virginia casino licensing agreement is with Mountaineer Casino.
The BetRivers mobile sportsbook gives new players a first deposit bonus of up to $250. The bet works somewhat like receiving free bets. The difference is that you do not need to lose any wagers to get it. The amount is placed into your betting account. It must only be wagered one time to be withdrawn. This is the perfect bonus for smaller limit players as it may be wagered in low limits, as opposed to a lump sum like the free bets awarded by other sportsbooks normally are.
How to create a West Virginia mobile sports betting account
Making a mobile sports betting account in West Virginia is simple. It can be made from your home anywhere in the state. Residents and visitors can make sports wagers in West Virginia if the player is at least 21 years old and not on any self-excluded lists.
The sports betting site will ask for your name, address, email address, phone number and date of birth. It will be compared to secure databases. Once your identity is confirmed, you will be able to deposit.
How to deposit at West Virginia mobile sportsbooks
It is easy to make a mobile sports betting deposit in West Virginia. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, PayPal, prepaid debit card, electronic checks, bank wires and cash at PayNearMe and casinos are among the convenient options. In most cases, the deposit is instant.
How to withdraw from West Virginia mobile sportsbooks
There are several ways to withdraw from a West Virginia mobile sportsbook. The quickest is a prepaid debit card. These are often provided by the sports betting site. Cash may be withdrawn at ATMs or it may be used like a standard prepaid card. Other options include electronic check, bank wire and PayPal. Some mobile sportsbooks will pay out through a check by mail, upon request.