FanDuel has announced a new market access partnership with Delaware North to expand its presence in West Virginia.
The partnership allows FanDuel to utilize Delaware North’s Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. The company is already active in the state, running a retail sportsbook through the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs.
FanDuel will hope to grow in West Virginia following the partnership. Image Credit: Micheile Henderson/Unsplash
West Virginia bettors can also wager online through FanDuel, with the site offering esports betting as well as other major sports.
The state was one of the first to legalize online casinos back in 2019. FanDuel launched its iGaming platform in 2020.
Mutual Praise As Companies Confirm Partnership
In a press release, FanDuel’s Business Development Senior Vice President Jonathan Edson said, “Delaware North has been a respected name in gaming and hospitality for decades, and they are an ideal partner as we continue to operate 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 together in West Virginia.”
“This partnership represents the best of what Delaware North strives for, bringing trusted, innovative experiences to our customers – and FanDuel is an incredible ally in that mission.”
West Virginia Sees Rise In Betting
The partnership arrives at a time of growth in the West Virginia betting industry.
Residents wagered over $500 million on sports last year, including major esports titles such as League of Legends and Valorant at FanDuel.
This led to sportsbooks generating over $55 million in revenue, up from $47.7 million in 2023.
Online casinos have also been growing considerably year-on-year. In 2023, companies generated around $157 million, which increased by 25% to $235.6 million in 2024.
FanDuel Secures Missouri License For Further Expansion
FanDuel also continues to expand and has secured a license to operate a sportsbook in Missouri when the state launches sports betting later this year.
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) opted to give untethered licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports, rejecting FanDuel’s application. However, the company partnered with MLS soccer side St. Louis City to enter the market.
Missouri will become the 26th state where FanDuel operates. West Virginia allows the company to offer all of its services, from retail sportsbooks to online betting and iGaming.
The company has also made a deal with the prediction market platform CME, but the partnership will not extend to the controversial sports markets for now.