WV SB753

Eliminates the requirement that dog racetracks conduct a minimum of 220 live racing dates annually to qualify for video lottery and racetrack table games licenses, effective January 1, 2026

Allows dog racetracks licensed prior to January 1, 1994, to continue operating video lottery terminals and table games without conducting live racing, provided they maintain their original facility and continue offering amenities and services

Requires a $1 million "live racing cessation fee" from dog tracks that discontinue live racing, with funds directed to care for, adopt, or place greyhounds in no-kill shelters

Permits dog racetracks to retain racing licenses solely for receiving telecasts and accepting wagers on simulcast horse and dog races from other tracks, without conducting live racing

Authorizes the West Virginia Racing Commission to promulgate emergency rules to implement licensing requirements for dog racetracks conducting only simulcast racing