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Can I offer contests that involve in-game promotions in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context documents, it is not clear whether contests that involve in-game promotions are allowed in Mississippi. However, if you are referring to contests that involve daily fantasy sports, then the following requirements must be met:

  • Operators must identify all highly experienced players in every fantasy contest by a symbol attached to the players’ usernames, or by other easily visible means, on all platforms supported by the operator. [1.1]
  • Operators shall not offer contests based on the performance of participants in collegiate, high-school, or youth sports events. [1.1]
  • Operators must prohibit the use of third-party scripts or scripting programs for any contest and ensure that measures are in place to deter, detect, and prevent cheating to the extent reasonably possible. Cheating includes collusion and the use of cheating devices, including use of software programs that submit entry fees or adjust the athletes selected by a player. [1.1]
  • Operators must segregate fantasy contest player funds from operational funds. [1.1]
  • Operators must restrict the number of entries submitted by a single player for any contest. [1.1]
  • Operators must prominently include information about the maximum number of entries that may be submitted for that contest. [1.1]
  • Operators may establish fantasy contests in which there is no restriction on the number of entries, if those contests constitute less than two percent (2%) of the total number of contests it offers and if the operator clearly discloses. [1.1]
  • Operators must disclose the number of entries that a player may submit to each fantasy contest and provide reasonable steps to prevent players from submitting more than the allowable number. [1.1]
  • Operators must reasonably provide players with an opportunity to file a Patron Dispute with the Mississippi Gaming Commission pursuant to the Fantasy Contest Act and Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-157 through 75-76-173. [1.1]

If you are referring to other types of contests, please provide more information so that I can provide a more accurate response.

Note that Mississippi law prohibits raffles unless they are authorized by Chapter 115, Title 27 [2.1]. Additionally, Mississippi law prohibits the operation of “Internet sweepstakes cafes” [2.3].

Therefore, if your contest does not fall under the category of daily fantasy sports, you may need to consult with a legal professional to determine whether it is allowed under Mississippi law.

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Mississippi