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

To offer contests that involve chance-based games in Nevada, the following requirements must be met:

Requirements for Offering Chance-Based Games in Nevada

1. Obtain a license: It is unlawful for any person to operate, carry on, conduct or maintain any form of manufacture, selling or distribution of any gaming device, cashless wagering system or interactive gaming system for use or play in Nevada without first procuring and maintaining all required federal, state, county and municipal licenses ^[1.2].
2. Register with the Chair: To operate a charitable lottery or charitable game, a qualified organization must submit a written application to the Chair containing specific information and pay all applicable fees established by the Commission by regulation ^[4.3].
3. Conduct games with honesty and integrity: All charitable lotteries or charitable games must be conducted in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity applicable to licensed gambling games in Nevada, and any prizes that would be deemed illegal under state or federal law cannot be offered ^[4.3].

It is important to note that wagering outside of licensed establishments is prohibited ^[2.1]. Additionally, it is unlawful to accept compensation for accepting bets or wagers without the required gaming licenses ^[3.1].

Conclusion

To summarize, it is legal to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Nevada, but a license must be obtained, and specific requirements must be met. These requirements include registering with the Chair and conducting games with honesty and integrity. It is also important to comply with the regulations regarding wagering and compensation.

Source(s):

• [2.1] Wagering outside enclosure or licensed establishment prohibited.
• [1.2] License required for manufacture, selling or distribution of gaming device, cashless wagering system or interactive gaming system for use or play in Nevada; exceptions; applicability of NRS 463.482 to 463.645, inclusive; certain persons conducting business in Nevada to submit copy of registration with Attorney General of the United States to the Board; unlawful to distribute certain items to jurisdictions where such items are illegal.
• [3.1] Unlawful receipt of compensation for accepting bets or wagers upon result of certain events without required gaming licenses.
• [4.3] Registration of qualified organization: Application; annual registration; fees; regulations; expenditure of application fees.

Jurisdiction

Nevada

• Gaming