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Can I offer contests that involve a single game or event in Wisconsin? What are the requirements?

Based on the additional context documents, contests that involve a single game or event in Wisconsin are not specifically addressed. However, there are several types of games that are regulated under Wisconsin law, including raffles, bingo, and lottery games.

Under Wisconsin law, a raffle may not be conducted unless any winner in the raffle is determined by a drawing with all tickets or calendars having an equal opportunity to win [1.1]. A qualified organization may not conduct a raffle unless it first receives a license [1.1]. However, a qualified organization that has not received a license may conduct a raffle if certain conditions are met, including that the raffle tickets are offered for sale only to members of the qualified organization, the prize does not exceed $500, and the qualified organization complies with all applicable requirements [1.1]. There are specific requirements for the conduct of raffles under a Class A license, including that all tickets and calendars shall be identical in form and include certain information, such as the date, time, and place of each drawing and a list of each prize to be awarded that has a fair market value of $1,000 or more [1.5].

Bingo may only be conducted by a person licensed under Wisconsin law [1.3]. The equipment and supplies used in the conduct of bingo shall be maintained in good repair and sound condition [1.3]. The profits from any bingo game shall be used exclusively for proper and legitimate expenditures of the licensed organization [1.3]. The aggregate value of prizes at any bingo occasion may not exceed $2,500, except for progressive jackpot bingo [1.3]. Limited period bingo is also regulated under Wisconsin law, and no admission fee shall be charged to play limited period bingo. A fee of not more than $1 per game may be charged for a single card to participate in limited period bingo [1.2].

Lottery games are also regulated under Wisconsin law, and the administrator shall determine the particular features of and procedures for each lottery game offered [2.1]. Every lottery ticket and lottery share shall have a unique number that distinguishes the ticket or share from every other ticket or share in the lottery game [2.1]. Any advertising of the lottery which describes a specific lottery game and each lottery ticket and lottery share shall include certain information, such as the prize structure, the prize amounts, and the odds of a specific lottery ticket or lottery share being selected as the winning lottery ticket or lottery share for each prize amount [2.2].

Based on the provided context documents, it is unclear whether contests that involve a single game or event are regulated under Wisconsin law. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional for guidance on the specific requirements for such contests in Wisconsin.

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