BetRivers to Launch Online Poker in West Virginia as Part of Multi-State Network

West Virginia Finally Joins the Online Poker Table…

West Virginia legalized online poker all the way back in 2019, but the virtual tables have stayed empty until now. Despite joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) in late 2023, no operator had stepped in to offer games in the state. The main reason? Not enough people. With just under 2 million residents, the player pool was simply too small to support a standalone poker site.

BetRivers is solving that problem by launching West Virginia as part of a shared network that connects four states. This multi-state model means players in WV will be able to sit at the same tables and enter the same tournaments as players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Delaware.

…and Delaware Returns to the Game

This launch is also a big deal for Delaware, which has been without active online poker since late 2023, when 888 Holdings exited the market. Since then, Rush Street Interactive (BetRivers’ parent company) has taken over Delaware’s iGaming operations and is now reviving poker in the state as part of this larger rollout.

For both Delaware and West Virginia, shared liquidity is the key. Instead of being left out due to size, these smaller states can now tap into a larger network of players. That means more tables running, more games to choose from, and real potential for a thriving ecosystem.

New Jersey Could Be Next

While this four-state launch is a big deal, it might not be the final stop. New Jersey is also on BetRivers’ radar, with plans to join the network later this year once regulatory requirements are sorted. If and when that happens, BetRivers would become the first operator to link up five U.S. states in a single poker network.

That would put them ahead of even WSOP.com, which currently connects Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey, and Michigan.

So, What Makes BetRivers Different?

BetRivers Poker already launched in Pennsylvania back in October 2024, and it’s taken a few calculated steps to stand out in a tough market. Its biggest pitch to players? Lower rake, anonymous seating (to cut down on tracking tools), and a built-in HUD (so you don’t need third-party software to track your own play).

All of this seems designed with regular grinders in mind — and might just give BetRivers a leg up as it tries to compete with bigger names like PokerStars and WSOP.com.

And Why It Matters for U.S. Poker Players

The launch comes at a critical time for the U.S. online poker market. No new states have joined the fray since PokerStars launched in Michigan in early 2021, and player pools have been largely siloed. By connecting four states right out of the gate, BetRivers is setting a precedent — and providing a model for how smaller markets can work if liquidity is shared.

It also gives U.S. players something they’ve been asking for: more games, more players, and a chance to compete in a truly national online environment.

The exact launch date hasn’t been confirmed, but signs point to a rollout in the very near future. For now, West Virginia players can finally stop waiting — and start warming up.