Mobile betting has finally arrived in West Virginia with DraftKings sportsbook being the first entrant into the West Virginia online sports betting market. The platform previously made history in New Jersey as the first mobile, online and legal betting offering outside of Nevada. The official launch of the DraftKings sportsbook in West Virginia follows DraftKings’ licensing agreement with Penn National Gaming, Inc. The DraftKings online sportsbook launched in West Virginia on August 29, 2019, with a very similar product to what DraftKings offers in New Jersey.
Getting Started
Most of us know DraftKings from the daily fantasy sports world, but they have taken their same interface and platform over to sports betting, first in New Jersey and now in West Virginia. Signing up is pretty standard with all the usual information needed, but if you already have a DFS account with them then the information will already be in the system and it’s a simple toggle to the “sportsbook” tab to get into the platform.
West Virginia Sign Up and Deposit Bonus, No Promo Code Needed
New players at DraftKings West Virginia sportsbook can claim a Deposit Bonus Up to $1,000.
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The DraftKings bonus is an incredible value. Just click the link below to get your sports betting bonus and get started. No promo code is required to claim the West Virginia DraftKings bonus.
Sports Offered
DraftKings offers a ton of action on almost every sport you can think of, and that isn’t just the major sports we are used to seeing in the United States. In addition to the big name sports here they offer Cricket, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis and a handful of other niche leagues that you may be interested in. Not much more to be said as the plethora of options here basically cover everything imaginable that you would be looking to get a wager on.
They also look to be getting into offering Horse Racing so in addition to the options across all the different sports you have all the main racetracks available for wagering.
Bet Types
DraftKings does a great job of giving you every type of bet imaginable when making selections. The standard selections of point spreads, moneylines, and futures are all included, and in addition wager types like prop bets and alternative lines give you additional options when looking at a game to bet.
Live betting is also offered and is set to become a big part of any sports book going forward with the popularity of being able to make a wager after a game has begun.
Bonus/Rewards
With this being a gold rush type situation, DraftKings has certainly been generous with their offerings not only in terms of signup bonuses, but also occasional promos on future type bets with increased odds for a given wager.
Their deposit match bonus of up to $500 is one of the industry best and although there are some typical guidelines and terms of conditions it’s a very simple process and can be a big incentive to anybody looking to sign up and get a bonus bet immediately
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Deposit Bonus Up to $1,000.
Deposit/Withdrawal
DraftKings has several different online deposit options with the most common being credit card, debit card or Paypal. In addition, players can use the following methods in West Virginia:
- Cashier’s check
- Direct bank payment
- Instant e-check
- PayNearMe (available at local 7-Eleven and CVS pharmacies)
Moreover, players can also deposit and withdraw at the cage at Hollywood Casino.
Finally, players also have the option to use their funds that are already in their DraftKings DFS account so you have that option if you already are setup on their DFS platform.
On the withdrawal side, DraftKings will send a check to the verified address that is listed on your account, or you are able to physically receive a withdrawal at a brick and mortar location. To do that you must request a withdrawal and then bring your state issued ID to finalize the transaction.
How to Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App for WV
Downloading the DraftKings sportsbook app in West Virginia is very easy. For iPhone and iPad users, the app appears in the iTunes Store. Unfortunately for Android users, the app is not available in the Google Play Store as of yet, however, you can go to the DraftKings’ website and download it directly from there.
Final Thoughts
DraftKings has put a ton of resources into becoming a major player in the emerging sports betting landscape across the country. They are offering generous sign up and deposit bonuses and for the foreseeable future they seem willing to offer promos to continue to build up their customer base. Sign up is easy and if you are already an existing DFS player then you are basically all set to begin placing wagers. The interface and options in terms of bets available and sports offered are the best in the business and they should continue to make innovative ways to wager on games as the market matures.
