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Can I offer contests that involve email promotions in Washington? What are the requirements?

Based on the context documents, it appears that Washington allows promotional contests of chance [2.1] and promotional game cards used in promotional contests of chance [3.1]. However, it is unclear whether contests that involve email promotions are allowed in Washington. Therefore, I cannot provide a definitive answer to your question.

However, I can provide information on the requirements for contests and raffles in Washington. Contests or sweepstakes that offer prizes or premiums to consumers through a game of chance or random drawing shall not require proof of purchase and must comply with the requirements of RCW 9.46.0356 regarding gambling [1.1]. Electronic raffle licensees in Washington must post rules at stationary point of sales locations and on their website. In addition, rules must be made available from ticket sellers [4.2].

Licensees in Washington must request commission approval prior to offering raffle prizes exceeding forty thousand dollars per prize or three hundred thousand dollars in a license year [4.4]. Electronic raffle system requirements must be approved by the state prior to operation [4.1]. Raffle prizes must be available at the time and place of the drawing and not exceed forty thousand dollars per prize or three hundred thousand dollars in total raffle prizes in a license year [4.3]. Electronic raffle licensees must comply with the prize payout requirements [4.5].

I hope this information helps.

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