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

Yes, contests that involve both skill and chance are allowed in Oregon, but there are specific requirements that must be met.

Requirements for Contests in Oregon

According to [ORAR 137-025-0290][2.2], tickets for entry into a contest must constitute a separate and equal chance to win with all other tickets sold or issued. No person may be required to obtain more than one ticket, or to pay for anything other than the ticket, in order to enter a contest.

In addition, the contest must be conducted in a way that ensures that each ticket placed in the receptacle has an equal opportunity with every other ticket to be the one withdrawn. The receptacle must be designed so that each ticket placed therein has an equal opportunity with every other ticket to be the one withdrawn.

Furthermore, no unsold ticket or stub shall be entered in the draw container or be otherwise considered for the draw to determine the winner or winners of any prize.

Additional Requirements for Raffles

If the contest is a raffle, there are additional requirements that must be met. According to [ORAR 137-025-0210][2.1], an application for a raffle license or license renewal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Department, shall be signed by a responsible official of the organization, and must be accompanied by the license application fee. The Department shall reject applications which are incomplete, are not accompanied by the documents required by this section, or are not accompanied by a sufficient license fee.

Additionally, according to [ORRS 464.385][4.1], charitable, fraternal or religious organizations that conduct raffles that have handles of less than $10,000 in one calendar year are exempt from the licensing and reporting requirements for raffles under ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530.

Additional Requirements for Second Chance Drawings

If the contest is a second chance drawing, there are additional requirements that must be met. According to [ORAR 177-052-0020][3.1], to be eligible to win a prize in a second chance drawing, a person must be a natural person 18 years of age or older, reside in the United States, be a registered member on a Lottery designated website or mobile app, submit a valid entry as described in OAR 177-052-0030, and not be an employee or representative of the Lottery, or the spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent of any such employee or representative, an employee or representative of the Oregon State Police, Gaming Enforcement Division, or a Lottery vendor who the Lottery prohibits by contract with the Lottery from participating in a second chance drawing or is otherwise prohibited from playing Lottery games.

According to [ORAR 177-052-0030][3.2], the only valid method of entry is electronic entry on the website or mobile app designated by the Lottery for second chance drawings. The person must be within the state of Oregon at the time of entry. The Lottery will not accept entries by mail, in person, or by other method.

Conclusion

Contests that involve both skill and chance are allowed in Oregon, but there are specific requirements that must be met. If the contest is a raffle, an application for a raffle license or license renewal must be made on a form prescribed by the Department, shall be signed by a responsible official of the organization, and must be accompanied by the license application fee. If the contest is a second chance drawing, the only valid method of entry is electronic entry on the website or mobile app designated by the Lottery for second chance drawings.

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