Can I offer contests that involve college sports in Delaware? What are the requirements?

To offer contests involving college sports in Delaware, you must comply with the following requirements:

Requirements for Offering Contests Involving College Sports in Delaware

1. Register with the Director: No operator shall administer, manage, or otherwise make available an interactive fantasy sports platform to persons located in Delaware unless registered with the Director pursuant to § 4864 of this title ^[1.3].
2. Pay Entry Fee: This subchapter, and any and all rules and regulations adopted under the authority of this subchapter, shall apply only to interactive fantasy sports contests for which an authorized player pays an entry fee ^[1.3].
3. Follow Regulations: 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 ^[1.3].
4. Not constitute gambling: 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 ^[1.3].

However, it is important to note that unregistered interactive fantasy sports contests are prohibited in Delaware ^[1.2]. Additionally, contests involving high school sports or athletic events, horse racing events, and prohibited collegiate sporting events are not allowed ^[1.4].

Therefore, as long as you comply with the above requirements and do not involve high school sports or athletic events, horse racing events, or prohibited collegiate sporting events, you can offer contests that involve college sports in Delaware.

Source(s):

• [1.2] Contests prohibited.
• [1.3] Registration.
• [1.4] Definitions.

Jurisdiction

Delaware

• Gaming