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West Virginia Lottery players can now purchase tickets with a credit or debit card

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia Lottery players can now buy instant tickets and draw games with bank-issued credit or debit cards, as approved by Legislative Rule 179CSR1.

Participating West Virginia Lottery retailers can establish a card minimum for transactions, and single purchases of lottery tickets have a $200 maximum.

Retailers do not have to accept card payments, and some licensed retailers can remain cash only for lottery purchases.

Participating lottery retailers will have a visible sign posted.