West Virginia finally opens its doors to welcome its first online casino with DraftKings. It is also the fourth US state to offer legal online gambling. After the legalization of online poker and casinos in March 2019.
DraftKings recently announces the launch of its online gambling casino products to offer with the customers in West Virginia. Wherein the company is also operating online sports betting through its partnership with Penn National Gaming’s Hollywood Casino.
How to Access the First Online Casino Products in West Virginia?
DraftKings will provide West Virginia’s first online casino with its products that are now available through its sports betting app. Aside from that, there will be a new standalone DraftKings Casino app for both iOS and Android users.
West Virginia is not just the fourth state to have legal online gambling. It is after New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Michigan has also legalized online gambling, but no products are currently live until next year. However, Nevada authorizes online poker but not casino gambling.
What Products to Expect from DraftKings?
DraftKings will be able to play blackjack, roulette, keno, three card poker, and “branded table games.” Slots are included in its offering, but reports indicate not to be available on the app yet. It is due to DraftKings is still waiting on the regulatory approval.
According to the casino forum, live dealer casino is currently not available but will be expecting soon. The company’s New Jersey casino app, however, has live dealer casino games, and the Pennsylvanians can access quickly.
DraftKings Advantage in West Virginia Market
At the moment, DraftKings has the first-mover advantage in the West Virginia market. It is the only casino operator and is not expecting any much competition any time soon. Online operators must partner with one of the state’s five brick-and-mortar casinos to gain access to the market.
Flutter Entertainment is only another online gambling operator who is likely to give DraftKings a rival. It is partnered with The Greenbrier; it will likely be with its FanDuel brand if it enters the market. FanDuel’s solo casino app got to Pennsylvania before DraftKings’ product according to online casinos in Korea.
