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

Based on the context documents, it appears that contests involving chance-based games are regulated by the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin State Lottery is the only entity authorized to conduct lottery games in the state, and the rules for such games are established by the administrator of the lottery division in the Department of Revenue [1.1].

If you are interested in conducting a contest that involves chance-based games, you may need to obtain a license from the Department of Revenue. However, it is unclear from the context documents whether such licenses are available to individuals or entities other than the state lottery.

Raffles are a type of chance-based game that can be conducted in Wisconsin under certain conditions. A qualified organization under s. 563.907 may not conduct a raffle unless it first receives a license under s. 563.92 [2.1].

Additionally, the conduct of raffles under a Class A license is subject to specific requirements, including the requirement that all tickets and all calendars shall be identical in form and include certain information, such as the number of the license issued by the department, the name and address of the sponsoring organization, and the date, time and place of each drawing [2.3].

Without more specific information about the type of contest you are interested in conducting, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer. We recommend contacting the Department of Revenue for more information on the requirements for conducting contests involving chance-based games in Wisconsin.

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