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

Based on the additional context documents, it appears that offering contests that involve chance-based games in Utah is subject to certain requirements and restrictions.

Requirements for Certified Fishing Contests

According to UTAC R657-58-4, contestants in certified fishing contests may not engage in contests, games, gaming schemes, or gaming devices that require the risking of something of value for a return or for an outcome when the return or outcome is based upon an element of chance.

Advertisement or solicitation for participation in lotteries – Void in Utah

UTC0 76-10-1104.5 prohibits the distribution or dissemination of any advertisement or other written or printed material containing an advertisement or solicitation for participation in any lottery unless the advertisement or solicitation contains or includes the words “Void in Utah” conspicuously printed.

General operational requirements for an event permit

UTC0 32B-9-204 prohibits an event permittee from engaging in or permitting a contest, game, gaming scheme, or gaming device that requires the risking of something of value for a return or for an outcome when the return or outcome is based upon an element of chance.

Requirements for Tagged Fish Contests

According to UTAC R657-58-6, a COR from the Division of Wildlife Resources is required to conduct any tagged fish contest, regardless of the number of contestants or value of prizes or awards. Only one tagged fish contest per year may be held on any water, and the start and end dates must be identified on the COR Application. Tagging of fish for tagged fish contests must be conducted only by division personnel, or by designated representatives working under the direct supervision of the division. Without prior authorization from the division, it is prohibited to tag, fin-clip, or mark fish in any way, or introduce tagged, fin-clipped, or marked fish into a water.

Based on the above context documents, it appears that offering contests that involve chance-based games in Utah is generally prohibited. However, certified fishing contests and tagged fish contests are allowed under certain requirements and restrictions. It is recommended to consult with a legal expert to determine the specific requirements and restrictions for such contests in Utah.

Jurisdiction

Utah

• Gaming