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

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that offering contests that involve college sports in Virginia may require a license from the Director [1.1]. Specifically, “No person who owns or is employed by any retail establishment in the Commonwealth shall use any ‘instant ticket’ game or contest for the purpose of promoting or furthering the sale of any product without first obtaining a license to do so from the Director” [1.1]. However, it is unclear if this requirement applies to all types of contests involving college sports.

If you are planning to offer sports betting in Virginia, you will need to apply for a sports betting permit and register as a sports betting vendor [2.2][2.4]. The application for a sports betting permit requires a narrative description of your plan for offering a sports betting platform in Virginia, as well as information about your background in sports betting, experience in other jurisdictions, internal control standards, history of working to prevent compulsive gambling, proposed procedures to detect and report suspicious or illegal gambling activity, and more [2.4]. The director will consider various factors when evaluating your application, including your financial viability, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, success with sports betting in other jurisdictions, ability to meet the duties of a permit holder, and more [2.4].

Based on the information provided, it is unclear if there are any specific requirements for offering contests that involve college sports in Virginia beyond the requirement for a license for “instant ticket” games or contests. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional or contact the Director for further guidance.

In summary, it may be necessary to obtain a license from the Director to offer contests that involve college sports in Virginia, and if you plan to offer sports betting, you will need to apply for a sports betting permit and register as a sports betting vendor.

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Virginia