(a) License. — The holder of a license to operate West Virginia Lottery sports wagering may contract with an entity to conduct that operation in accordance with the regulations of the commission. That entity shall obtain a license as a management services provider prior to the execution of any such contract, and such license shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of this article and any regulations promulgated by the commission.
(b) License qualifications and fee. — Each applicant for a management services provider license shall meet all requirements for licensure and pay a nonrefundable license and application fee of $1,000. The commission may adopt rules establishing additional requirements for an authorized management services provider. The commission may accept licensing by another jurisdiction, that it specifically determines to have similar licensing requirements, as evidence the applicant meets authorized management services provider licensing requirements.
(c) Renewal. — Management services provider licenses shall be renewed annually to any licensee who continues to be in compliance with all requirements and who pays the annual renewal fee of $1,000.
(d) Any entity or individual who shares in revenue, including any affiliate operating under a revenue share agreement, shall be licensed under this section.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers
Article 22D. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Act
§29-22D-4. Commission Duties and Powers
§29-22D-6. Operator License; West Virginia Sports Wagering Operators
§29-22D-7. Management Services Providers; License Requirements
§29-22D-8. Suppliers; License Requirements
§29-22D-9. Occupational Licenses
§29-22D-10. License Prohibitions
§29-22D-11. Sports Wagering House Rules; Posting of Rules
§29-22D-12. Operator Duties; Sports Wagering Operations at a Licensed Gaming Facility
§29-22D-13. Posting of Betting Limits
§29-22D-14. Sports Wagering Agreements With Other Governments
§29-22D-15. Authorization of Sports Wagering in This State; Requirements
§29-22D-17. West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering Fund; Distribution of Funds
§29-22D-20. Crimes and Penalties Related to Unauthorized Sports Wagering Operations
§29-22D-21. Crimes and Penalties Related to Authorized Sports Wagering Operation