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Can I offer contests that involve entry fees in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve entry fees in Connecticut, but you must comply with the requirements set forth in sections 12-852 to 12-865 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

Requirements for Fantasy Contests

If you exclusively provide fantasy contests, you must employ a geolocation system that can detect the location of a patron’s device and prohibit participation of a patron utilizing a proxy server or virtual private network [2.2]. Additionally, your electronic wagering platform must clearly identify the person offering the fantasy contest [2.3]. You must also pay 13.75% of the gross receipts from fantasy contests to the state for deposit in the General Fund [1.4].

Requirements for Sports Wagering and Online Casino Gaming

If you offer sports wagering or online casino gaming, you must ensure that any electronic wagering platform used to conduct such activities is developed to verify that an individual is of legal age and physically present in the state when placing a wager [1.1]. You must also limit a person to the use of only one debit card or credit card for an account and allow a person to limit the amount of money that may be deposited into an account and spent per day through an account [1.1].

Retail Sports Wagering Facilities

If you wish to operate a retail sports wagering facility, you must obtain a sports wagering retailer license from the Department of Consumer Protection [1.5]. Additionally, any retail sports wagering conducted must be conducted pursuant to sections 12-855 to 12-865 of the Connecticut General Statutes [1.3].

Therefore, to offer contests that involve entry fees in Connecticut, you must comply with the requirements set forth in sections 12-852 to 12-865 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

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