SiGMA Play, a B2C affiliate portal, has obtained a licence for iGaming and Sports Wagering from the West Virginia Lottery Commission. This is the second acquisition for SiGMA Play this year, having recently obtained a New Jersey licence in early June.?

A rapidly growing branch of the SiGMA Group brand, the SiGMA Play website was launched in 2020.?

This new acquisition underscores the brand’s dedication to establishing a presence in the North American market and will allow SiGMA Play to work with iGaming operators that also hold a licence in the state.?

The affiliate licence extends to the Group’s emerging tech and iGaming sectors, namely AIBC, SiGMA, and all CasinoBee brands.

Commenting on this achievement, Mex Emini, MD of SiGMA Play, said, “We are pleased to announce that we have successfully acquired an iGaming licence for the state of West Virginia. This will be an instrumental stepping stone towards establishing SiGMA Play as the go-to source for all things iGaming, allowing us to provide an unparalleled gaming experience to the players of West Virginia.

West Virginia sees record growth for casino gambling

Since regulating in 2019, the casino gambling industry in West Virginia has gone from strength to strength. At present the Southern State has nine licensed betting sites offering live online and mobile betting choices.?

According to the 2022 US iGaming Revenue Report, the Mountain State’s revenue for September was $10.3 million – 40% higher than September 2021’s total of $6.2 million. A year on revenue is up 55%, with West Virginia online casinos seeing further success in February 2023, – bringing in record results with $12.4M revenue on $368M bet. The state’s three operators – Greenbriar, Charles Town and Mountaineer Casino – were responsible for a combined $367.6 million in wagers, paying out $355.2 million, and resulting in approximately $12.4 million in revenue.

Integrity and security: The West Virginia Lottery Commission

The West Virginia Lottery Commission oversees and regulates all constitutional lotteries conducted in West Virginia, including traditional lottery games, limited video lottery, racetrack video lottery, racetrack table games, and casino gaming at the state’s single Historic Resort Hotel. The mission of the West Virginia Lottery is to operate in a socially responsible manner with the highest standards of integrity and security to generate revenue for programs that benefit the citizens of the State of West Virginia.

Governor Jim Justice appointed John Myers as Director of the West Virginia Lottery on September 18, 2018. Myers returns to the Lottery after having served as the Secretary of Administration for the Justice Administration since January of 2017.

SiGMA Play

In 2020 the SiGMA Group branched into affiliation, generating valuable traffic for iGaming operators and offering a one-stop-shop solution for the gaming sector through the launch of SiGMA Play.?

SiGMA Play is an internationally renowned site for online casinos and sportsbooks, featuring online reviews, bonuses, and guides for players navigating the casino game industry. Their industry experience and knowledge bring valuable and trustworthy advice to players everywhere.

The site offers quality content, where operators are clearly represented, and customers can find the best casinos catering to their needs.?