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WV HB4397

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the privilege tax on interactive wagering (online gambling) licenses from 15% to 25% of adjusted gross interactive wagering receipts
  • Tax payments are due weekly to the West Virginia Lottery Commission, submitted electronically by Wednesday following each calendar week
  • The privilege tax replaces all other state and local taxes on interactive wagering operations, except for ad valorem property tax
  • Licensed operators must report total gross receipts, adjusted gross receipts, and tax liability each week via electronic submission
  • Sales tax, use tax, and similar local taxes do not apply to interactive wagering receipts or equipment purchases used in operations

Legislative Description

Relating to privilege tax on holding a license to operate interactive wagering

Taxation

Last Action

To House Local Governments

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Governments1/16/2026
Government Organization1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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