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Can I offer contests that involve chance-based games in Arizona? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve chance-based games in Arizona, but there are specific requirements that must be followed depending on the type of contest.

Requirements for Amusement Gambling Intellectual Contests or Events

If you want to conduct an amusement gambling intellectual contest or event in Arizona, you must register with the attorney general’s office [1.1]. The registration must include the name and address of the person conducting the contest or event, the minimum dollar amount of all prizes to be awarded, the duration of the event, the statutory agent or person authorized to accept service of process in Arizona for the person conducting the contest or event, all rules governing the contest or event, including the rules applicable in case of a tie, and the name and description of the product and the established purchase price for the product. Within ten days following the award of all prizes in connection with an amusement gambling intellectual contest or event, the person conducting the contest or event shall file with the attorney general’s office the names and addresses of all persons who have won prizes in connection with the contest or event. For each amusement gambling intellectual contest or event held, the person conducting the event shall file with the attorney general’s office a sworn statement under oath that no increment has been added to the established purchase price for the product in connection with the gambling event [1.1].

Requirements for Fantasy Sports Contests

If you want to offer fantasy sports contests in Arizona, you must be licensed by the department as a fantasy sports contest operator, unless you meet certain exceptions [2.1]. An individual may offer one or more fantasy sports contests if the contests are not made available to the general public, each contest is limited to not more than fifteen total players, and the individual collects not more than $10,000 in total entry fees for all fantasy sports contests offered in a calendar year, at least ninety-five percent of which are awarded to the fantasy sports contest players [2.1]. An Indian tribe that lawfully conducts class III gaming pursuant to a tribal-state gaming compact with Arizona may offer and conduct fantasy sports contests without applying for or holding a license pursuant to this section if all activities of the fantasy sports contest occur within the boundary of its Indian lands and the Indian tribe complies with any regulations that are included in the compact or its appendices regarding fantasy sports contests [5.1].

Conclusion

In summary, you can offer contests that involve chance-based games in Arizona, but you must follow specific requirements depending on the type of contest. For amusement gambling intellectual contests or events, you must register with the attorney general’s office and file certain documents. For fantasy sports contests, you must be licensed by the department as a fantasy sports contest operator, unless you meet certain exceptions.

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Arizona