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Can I offer contests that involve a single game or event in Missouri? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve a single game or event in Missouri is not explicitly addressed. However, the Missouri Fantasy Sports Consumer Protection Act allows for fantasy sports contests to be conducted on excursion gambling boats or adjacent property to the excursion gambling boat operated by entities licensed under this section and section 313.807 [1.1].
To offer fantasy sports contests for play in Missouri, a fantasy sports contest operator must apply for and receive a license from the Missouri Gaming Commission [1.1]. The application process includes demonstrating experience, reputation, competence, and financial responsibility consistent with the best interest of the Missouri fantasy sports industry and in compliance with the laws of the state [1.1][3.2]. Additionally, licensed operators must comply with operational requirements, including maintaining procedures for players to report complaints, implementing security standards to prevent access to fantasy sports contests by unauthorized individuals, and monitoring contests to detect the use of unauthorized scripts [3.1].
It is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to determine if offering contests that involve a single game or event in Missouri is permissible under current laws and regulations.
In summary, the documents do not explicitly address offering contests that involve a single game or event in Missouri. However, licensed operators are permitted to conduct fantasy sports contests on excursion gambling boats or adjacent property and must comply with operational requirements and licensing procedures.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Fantasy sports contests not gambling — license required, procedure — contests on excursion gambling boats permitted.
- [3.1] Operational Require- ments for Fantasy Sports Contest Opera- tors
- [3.2] Application for Fantasy Sports Contest Operator License
Jurisdiction
Missouri