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Can I offer contests that involve college sports in Nebraska? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Offering Contests Involving College Sports in Nebraska
In Nebraska, offering contests that involve college sports is subject to certain requirements.
According to Nebraska law, a game of chance means any game that has the elements of chance, prize, and consideration, including any wager on a sports event [2]. Therefore, offering contests that involve college sports would be considered a game of chance and subject to Nebraska’s gaming laws.
To offer such contests, you would need to obtain a license from the Nebraska State Athletic Commissioner [4]. The license may be issued to persons, clubs, or associations for the sole purpose of conducting professional matches under such rules and regulations as the State Athletic Commissioner shall adopt. Each application for such license shall be accompanied by a fee set by the commissioner in rule and regulation [4].
It is important to note that Nebraska law prohibits sports betting on amateur sports, including college sports [2]. Therefore, any contests involving college sports must comply with the state’s gaming laws and regulations.
In summary, to offer contests involving college sports in Nebraska, you would need to obtain a license from the Nebraska State Athletic Commissioner and comply with the state’s gaming laws and regulations.
[2]: ## Untitled sports wagering is conducted; (7) Game of chance means any game which has the elements of chance, prize, and consideration, including any wager on a slot machine, table game, counter game, or card game, a keno lottery conducted in accordance with the Nebraska County and City Lottery Act, or sports wagering. Game of chance does not include any game the operation of which is prohibited at a casino by federal law; (8) Gaming device means an electronic, mechanical, or other device which plays a game of chance when activated by a player using currency, a token, or other item of value; (9) International sporting event means an international team or i
[4]: ## Untitled may be issued to professional mixed martial arts, professional boxing, professional kickboxing, or professional bare-knuckle boxing promoters, whether persons, clubs, or associations, for the sole purpose of conducting professional matches under such rules and regulations as the State Athletic Commissioner shall adopt. Each application for such license shall be accompanied by a fee set by the commissioner in rule and regulation. Such fee shall be not less than one hundred dollars and not more than three hundred dollars. If the promoter is an individual, the application testant, or amateur mixed martial arts contestant shall be allowed to participate or take part in any contest in this state unless a duly licensed physician shall certify in writing that such contestant has taken a physical examination the day of the contest and is physically fit to engage in the proposed contest. Source:Laws 1957, c. 382, § 7, p. 1328; Laws 1980, LB 849, § 8; Laws 2007, LB471, § 6; Laws 2012, LB869, § 7; Laws 2021, LB70, § 6. 81-8,135. Licensee; reports; contents; gross receipts tax; amounts.Every licensee conducting or holding any professional mixed mar
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