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Can I offer contests that involve both skill and chance in Kansas? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve both skill and chance in Kansas is not explicitly addressed. However, there are regulations in place for sports wagering, electronic gaming machines, parimutuel wagering, and lottery advertisements and promotions that may be relevant to your inquiry.

Sports Wagering

Sports wagering in Kansas is authorized through the Kansas lottery and is subject to limitations [1.1]. It is unclear whether contests that involve both skill and chance would fall under the category of sports wagering. However, interactive sports wagering platforms must be approved by the executive director of the Kansas lottery and are subject to background investigations [1.2]. Lottery gaming facility managers must maintain records of all wagers placed, including personally identifiable information of the person placing the wager, the amount and type of wager, the time the wager was placed, the location of the wager, including the IP address, if applicable, the outcome of the wager, any records of abnormal wagering activity, and video camera recordings, in the case of in-person wagers [1.8].

Electronic Gaming Machines

Electronic gaming machines must be approved by the Kansas racing and gaming commission and must have a certificate authorizing their use at a specified location [1.3]. It is unclear whether contests that involve both skill and chance would fall under the category of electronic gaming machines.

Parimutuel Wagering

There are regulations in place for the advertisement or promotion of parimutuel wagering, which prohibits the recruitment of any person under 18 years of age for the purpose of appearing, being heard, or being quoted in any advertising or promotion of parimutuel wagering or racing with parimutuel wagering in any electronic or print media [2.1].

Lottery Advertisements and Promotions

The Kansas lottery is prohibited from recruiting any person under 18 years of age for the purpose of appearing, being heard, or being quoted in any advertising or promotion of any lottery in any electronic or print media [1.5].

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is unclear whether contests that involve both skill and chance are explicitly addressed in Kansas regulations. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to determine the legality of offering such contests in Kansas.

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