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Can I offer contests that involve college sports in New Hampshire? What are the requirements?
Based on the information provided in the documents, the answer to your query is:
Offering Contests Involving College Sports in New Hampshire
According to NHCAR Lot 3002.06, a “prohibited sports event” includes a collegiate sports event in which one of the participants is a collegiate team of a college institution that is primarily located in New Hampshire, and a collegiate sports event that takes place in New Hampshire. However, it does not include the games of a collegiate sports tournament in which a New Hampshire college team participates, nor does it include any games of a collegiate sports tournament that occurs outside New Hampshire even though some of the individual games or events are held in New Hampshire. Therefore, you may offer contests involving college sports in New Hampshire as long as they are not prohibited sports events.
Requirements for Offering Fantasy Sports Contests in New Hampshire
If you plan to offer fantasy sports contests in New Hampshire, you must register with the commission prior to offering such contests, according to NHCAR Lot 4003.01. You must submit a completed “Fantasy Sports Contest Operator Registration Application” form, documentation from the secretary of state demonstrating that you are authorized to transact business in the state of New Hampshire, documentation from the New Hampshire department of revenue administration demonstrating that you are in good standing with the department, and payment of the criminal history record. You must also provide copies of all procedures that have been implemented to prevent the sharing of confidential information, provide reasonable steps to prevent individuals from entering such contests upon request, and prohibit employees from participating in fantasy sports contests where a prize is offered to the public, among other requirements.
Conclusion
Based on the information provided in the documents, you may offer contests involving college sports in New Hampshire as long as they are not prohibited sports events. However, if you plan to offer fantasy sports contests in New Hampshire, you must register with the commission and comply with various requirements.
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire