West Virginia Lottery Investigating Other Possible Illegal Sports Betting Operators in State

Bovada may not be the only illegally operating sport betting company to hear from the Lottery soon enough.

John A. Myers, director of the West Virginia Lottery, released an official statement today on the Bovada cease-and-desist letter and noted the lottery may potentially take action against other illegally operating companies in the state.

Our laws are designed to protect our players, and we regulate with those individuals in mind. We are currently investigating other possible violators operating in similar manners, he said.

Future Action May Include Attorney General

Myers officially confirmed the West Virginia Lottery sent Bovada a cease-and-desist letter on June 27. The lottery believes the illegally operating offshore company violates state law by offerin…