West Virginia introduced its first online gambling bill, H.B. 3067, March 14 which would legalize and regulate online gambling, reported Online Poker Report.
Delegate Shawn Fluharty sponsored the bill with Sean Hornbuckle, Mike Pushkin, Joseph Canestraro and Mike Bates.
According to the bill’s note, the purpose of this bill is “to authorize Internet gaming managed and licensed through existing authorized gaming facilities in West Virginia,” all of which would fall under the responsibilities of the West Virginia Lottery Commission.
With a tax rate at 14 percent of gross gaming revenue, licensed gaming facilities and race tracks could apply for an internet gambling license for a fee of $50,000.