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Can I offer contests that involve college sports in North Dakota? What are the requirements?
Contests Involving College Sports in North Dakota
Based on the information provided in the North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC), it is not legal to offer contests that involve college sports in North Dakota.
According to NDAC Section 99-01.3-07-01, a sports pool can only be conducted for professional sporting events. The section states that “A ‘sports pool’ is comprised of wagers paid by players for a line or square that will determine which player wins.” It further specifies that “A sports-pool board must be a multiple line or multiple square board based on the professional sporting event.”
Therefore, it is clear that only professional sporting events are allowed for sports pools in North Dakota. College sports are not considered professional sporting events, and therefore cannot be used for sports pools.
Additionally, there are no other provisions in the NDAC that allow for contests involving college sports. The NDAC does have provisions for other types of contests, such as fishing contests [4.1][4.2][4.3][4.4][4.5], mixed fighting style competitive events [1.2], and physical endurance contests [2.1], but none of these provisions apply to contests involving college sports.
In conclusion, it is not legal to offer contests that involve college sports in North Dakota. There are no provisions in the NDAC that allow for such contests.
Source(s):
- [2.1] Definition of physical endurance contests - Prohibited.
- [1.2] Conduct of contests and exhibitions.
- [4.1] Organizations eligible.
- [4.2] Application.
- [4.3] Fishing contest rules and regulations.
- [4.4] Fishing contest defined.
- [4.5] Post-contest report required.
Jurisdiction
North Dakota