(a) License. — The holder of a license to operate West Virginia Lottery interactive wagering may contract with an entity to conduct that operation in accordance with the rules 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 rules 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 $100,000. 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 $100,000.
(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 22E. West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act
§29-22E-4. Commission Duties and Powers
§29-22E-6. Operator License; West Virginia Interactive Wagering Operators
§29-22E-7. Management Services Providers; License Requirements
§29-22E-8. Suppliers; License Requirements
§29-22E-9. Occupational Licenses
§29-22E-10. License Prohibitions
§29-22E-11. Interactive Wagering House Rules; Posting of Rules
§29-22E-12. Operator Duties; Interactive Wagering Operations at a Licensed Gaming Facility
§29-22E-13. Posting of Betting Limits
§29-22E-14. Interactive Wagering Agreements With Other Governments
§29-22E-15. Authorization of Interactive Wagering in This State; Requirements
§29-22E-17. West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Fund; Distribution of Funds
§29-22E-20. Crimes and Penalties Related to Unauthorized Interactive Wagering Operations
§29-22E-21. Crimes and Penalties Related to Authorized Interactive Wagering Operation