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Can I offer contests that involve cash prizes in Oregon? What are the requirements?

Yes, it is possible to offer contests with cash prizes in Oregon, but there are restrictions on the value of the prizes and the types of games that can be offered. Here are the key requirements:

Requirements for Offering Contests with Cash Prizes in Oregon

  1. No cash prize shall be offered or awarded for Monte Carlo events [1.1].
  2. No prize shall be offered or awarded with a retail market value in excess of $50,000 and the retail market value of prizes offered or awarded to Monte Carlo players shall not exceed $100,000 per event [1.1].
  3. For raffles, tickets for entry into a raffle shall 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 raffle [1.2].
  4. The purchase price of a raffle ticket shall not be characterized as a “donation” or in a manner that otherwise represents, suggests, or implies that the raffle ticket purchase is tax deductible as a charitable contribution [1.2].
  5. Cash prizes for 50/50 raffles cannot exceed $5,000 [1.2].
  6. An organization must own or have a purchase agreement in place to ensure its ability to provide the advertised prize(s) to be raffled prior to the commencement of ticket sales [1.2].
  7. Any raffles offering a prize of cider, distilled liquor, malt beverage or wine must also adhere to the raffle regulations of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Any raffles offering a prize of a firearm must also adhere to the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [1.2].
  8. The Lottery may conduct additional Take Your Shot, Oregon! drawings with cash prizes upon approval of the director [2.2].

Additionally, for raffles, 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 as provided in section (3) of this rule [1.3].

If you have further questions or need more information, you may want to consult with a legal professional or contact the relevant regulatory agencies.

[1.1]: ORAR 137-025-0455 [1.2]: ORAR 137-025-0290 [1.3]: ORAR 137-025-0210 [2.2]: ORAR 177-054-0070

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