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

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Connecticut under certain conditions. Here are the updated requirements:

Requirements for Conducting Games of Chance

According to 7 RCSA 186k-1 and 7 RCSA 185-10b, any nonprofit organization, association, or corporation may promote and operate games of chance to raise funds for the purposes of the organization, association, or corporation, provided the sponsoring organization shall have been organized in good faith and actively functioning as a nonprofit organization in this state for a period of not less than two years prior to its application. The promotion and operation of games of chance shall be confined solely to the qualified members of the sponsoring organization, except as provided in section 7-186c of the general statutes and excluding any such qualified member who is a dealer in gambling devices or equipment or an agent or employee of any dealer in such devices or equipment. No qualified member may receive remuneration in any form for time or effort devoted to the promotion or operation of such games of chance. Permissible games of chance include “Money-wheel” games as authorized pursuant to subsection (c) of section 7-185a of the general statutes and merchandise prize wheel games.

Requirements for Conducting Fantasy Contests

According to 12 CTGS 863, an individual may only participate in a fantasy contest outside of the reservations of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut if the contest is authorized pursuant to section 12-852 or 12-853, and the individual has attained the age of eighteen.

Therefore, if a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation has been organized in good faith and actively functioning as a nonprofit organization in Connecticut for at least two years, it may promote and operate games of chance to raise funds for the purposes of the organization, association, or corporation. The promotion and operation of such games of chance shall be confined solely to the qualified members of the sponsoring organization, and no qualified member may receive remuneration in any form for time or effort devoted to the promotion or operation of such games of chance. Permissible games of chance include “Money-wheel” games as authorized pursuant to subsection (c) of section 7-185a of the general statutes and merchandise prize wheel games. Additionally, individuals may participate in fantasy contests outside of the reservations of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut if the contest is authorized pursuant to section 12-852 or 12-853, and the individual has attained the age of eighteen.

Note that these are the requirements based on the documents provided. Other laws and regulations may apply, and it is recommended to consult with a legal professional for further guidance.

[7 RCSA 186k-1][7 RCSA 185-10b][12 CTGS 863]

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