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

Based on the documents provided, it appears that chance-based games are not allowed in Delaware [1.5]. Interactive fantasy sports contests are allowed, but only if the operator is registered with the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement [1.2].

Requirements for Offering Interactive Fantasy Sports Contests

To offer interactive fantasy sports contests in Delaware, the operator must be registered with the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement [1.2]. The Director shall establish a process for renewal, and the registration issued by the Director shall remain in effect for 3 years [1.2]. The Director shall also publish a list of all operators registered in Delaware pursuant to this subchapter on a state website for public use [1.2].

Interactive fantasy sports contests offered by a registrant in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter shall not constitute gambling as defined in §§ 1401-1431 of Title 11 [1.4][1.5].

The Director shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this subchapter, including the development of the initial form of the application for registration. Such regulations shall provide for the registration and operation of contests in Delaware and shall include responsible protections with regard to compulsive play and safeguards for fair play [1.2].

Exclusion or Ejection of Certain Persons

The Director shall provide for the establishment of a list of persons who are to be excluded or ejected from any video lottery agent’s facility and excluded from participating in any capacity in the play of any table game, sports lottery game, video lottery game, or Internet lottery game [2.1]. Persons shall be placed on the list if a reasonable basis exists for believing that the person’s engagement in the games or presence in the facility is inimical to the interests of this State, or to the operation of a video lottery agent’s facilities, or both [2.1].

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it appears that chance-based games are not allowed in Delaware. Interactive fantasy sports contests are allowed, but only if the operator is registered with the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement. To offer interactive fantasy sports contests in Delaware, the operator must be registered with the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement.

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