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

To offer contests that involve entry fees in Indiana, you must obtain a license from the Indiana Gaming Commission [1.1]([1.1]). The annual license fee for a manufacturer or distributor is $5,000, and the initial fee on each separate license held by a qualified organization is $50 [1.1]([1.1]). Additionally, if you wish to exceed the normal prize limits, you must submit a written application to the Indiana Gaming Commission at least fourteen (14) business days before the date of the activity or event [1.2]([1.2]).

Sponsors or presenters of stakes, futurities, or early closing events must provide a list of nominations to each nominator or owner and to the associations concerned within sixty (60) days after the date on which nominations close [2.1]([2.1]).

If you wish to donate a lottery ticket to a nonprofit corporation, you may do so by designating the name of the recipient nonprofit corporation in writing on the back of the donated ticket. The nonprofit corporation designated on the ticket becomes the owner of the ticket upon such designation and the ticket is no longer a bearer instrument [3.1]([3.1]).

To obtain a license to conduct an allowable activity, a qualified organization must submit a complete written application on the form or forms prescribed by the commission. Unless the application is expedited, applications must be submitted as follows: (1) An application for a single activity license, an annual activity license, including licenses issued under IC 4-32.3-4-5.5 and IC 4-32.3-4-16, or a festival license must be received not later than forty-five (45) business days before the date on which the allowable activity is to be conducted [1.3]([1.3]).

In conclusion, to offer contests that involve entry fees in Indiana, you must obtain a license from the Indiana Gaming Commission and submit a written application if you wish to exceed the normal prize limits. Additionally, sponsors or presenters of stakes, futurities, or early closing events must provide a list of nominations to each nominator or owner and to the associations concerned within sixty (60) days after the date on which nominations close. If you wish to donate a lottery ticket to a nonprofit corporation, you may do so by designating the name of the recipient nonprofit corporation in writing on the back of the donated ticket. Finally, to obtain a license to conduct an allowable activity, a qualified organization must submit a complete written application on the form or forms prescribed by the commission.

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Indiana