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

Yes, it is legal to offer contests that involve entry fees in Louisiana, but there are certain requirements that must be met. These requirements include disclosure, suitability and requirements, legal shipments, and sports wagering platform provider permit.

According to Louisiana Revised Statutes [1.2], sweepstakes promotions must reveal the winner in only one of the following manners: through posting on a printed list, through the use of scratch-off tickets or cards, through the use of pull-tab tickets or cards, or by contacting the winner in writing or through telephone communication.

Additionally, Louisiana Revised Statutes [2.1] states that the corporation may issue a sports wagering distributor permit to any suitable business or legal entity that markets, buys, sells, leases, services, or repairs sports wagering mechanisms in the state. No person shall market, buy, sell, lease, service, or repair a sports wagering mechanism without a valid permit.

Furthermore, Louisiana Revised Statutes [2.2] states that the corporation may issue a retail establishment permit to suitable persons that contract with an operator to host sports wagering mechanisms. A retail establishment shall not host a sports wagering mechanism without a valid permit.

It is important to note that the Louisiana Revised Statutes [2.3] govern the selection of lottery retailers, and the board shall develop a list of objective criteria upon which the selection of lottery retailers shall be based. Separate criteria shall be developed to govern the selection of retailers of instant tickets and on-line retailers.

In conclusion, to offer contests that involve entry fees in Louisiana, you must comply with the requirements mentioned above.

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