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

Yes, you can offer contests that involve both skill and chance in Mississippi, as long as they are authorized by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]}. There are no specific requirements mentioned in the context documents for offering contests that involve both skill and chance in Mississippi. However, it is recommended to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

It is important to note that the Mississippi Lottery Corporation was created by the state legislature in 2018, and it is authorized to conduct and regulate games of chance, including lotteries, within the state ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]}. Therefore, any contests that involve both skill and chance must be authorized by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation to be legal in Mississippi.

Additionally, the Mississippi Code of 1972 prohibits the sale or offer for sale of any lottery ticket, whether the lottery is in or out of Mississippi, unless it is authorized by Chapter 115, Title 27 ^{[1.1][1.4][1.5]}. Therefore, it is important to ensure that any contests offered comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

There are also specific rules and regulations for daily fantasy sports operators in Mississippi, including requirements for restricting entry for certain individuals, disclosing prize values, identifying highly experienced players, and prohibiting the use of third-party scripts or scripting programs ^[2.1].

In summary, while it is legal to offer contests that involve both skill and chance in Mississippi, it is important to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including obtaining authorization from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation and complying with specific rules and regulations for daily fantasy sports operators.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Raffles; applicability of section to games or lotteries authorized by Mississippi lottery law.
• [2.1] Contest Rules.
• [1.2] Lotteries; penalty for putting on; applicability of section to games or lotteries authorized by Mississippi lottery law.
• [1.3] Lotteries; steamboats; applicability of section to games or lotteries authorized by Mississippi lottery law.
• [1.4] Lotteries; advertising prohibited; applicability of section to games or lotteries authorized by Mississippi lottery law.
• [1.5] Lotteries; railroads; applicability of section to games or lotteries authorized by Mississippi lottery law.

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