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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 29-22B-1704: Criminal penalty for unauthorized video lottery terminal.

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  1. CHAPTER 29. MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND OFFICERS.
  2. ARTICLE 22B. LIMITED VIDEO LOTTERY.

(a) A licensee who places a video gambling machine into play is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall for a first conviction be confined in a county or regional jail for a term of not more than one year, and fined not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, except that, in the case of a person other than an individual, the fine may not be less than $20,000 nor more than $30,000.

(b) A second and each subsequent offense under this section shall be a felony and, upon conviction thereof, the person shall be confined in a state correctional facility for a term of not less than one year nor more than three years and fined not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000, except that in the case of a person other than an individual, the fine may not be less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000.

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