FanDuel Companions with Delaware North to Broaden Presence in West Virginia

FanDuel has introduced a brand new market entry partnership with Delaware North to increase its presence in West Virginia.

The partnership permits FanDuel to make the most of Delaware North’s Mardi Gras On line casino & Resort. The corporate is already energetic within the state, operating a retail sportsbook by means of the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs.

West Virginia bettors can even wager on-line by means of FanDuel, with the location providing esports betting in addition to different main sports activities.

The state was one of many first to legalize on-line casinos again in 2019. FanDuel launched its iGaming platform in 2020.

Mutual Reward As Firms Affirm Partnership

In a press launch, FanDuel’s Enterprise Improvement Senior Vice President Jonathan Edson mentioned, “Delaware North has been a revered title in gaming and hospitality for many years, and they’re a really perfect accomplice as we proceed to function in West Virginia.”

Delaware North’s Chief Interactive Gaming Officer Lee Terfloth added, “We love working with FanDuel and are very proud to be partnered collectively in West Virginia.”

“This partnership represents the perfect of what Delaware North strives for, bringing trusted, modern experiences to our prospects – and FanDuel is an unimaginable ally in that mission.”

West Virginia Sees Rise In Betting

The partnership arrives at a time of development within the West Virginia betting trade.

Residents wagered over $500 million on sports activities final 12 months, together with main esports titles comparable to League of Legends and Valorant at FanDuel.

This led to sportsbooks producing over $55 million in income, up from $47.7 million in 2023.

On-line casinos have additionally been rising significantly year-on-year. In 2023, corporations generated round $157 million, which elevated by 25% to $235.6 million in 2024.

FanDuel Secures Missouri License For Additional Enlargement

FanDuel additionally continues to increase and has secured a license to function a sportsbook in Missouri when the state launches sports activities betting later this 12 months.

The Missouri Gaming Fee (MGC) opted to offer untethered licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports activities, rejecting FanDuel’s software. Nonetheless, the corporate partnered with MLS soccer aspect St. Louis Metropolis to enter the market.

Missouri will grow to be the twenty sixth state the place FanDuel operates. West Virginia permits the corporate to supply all of its companies, from retail sportsbooks to on-line betting and iGaming.

The corporate has additionally made a cope with the prediction market platform CME, however the partnership won’t lengthen to the controversial sports activities markets for now.