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

Requirements for Offering Contests with In-Game Promotions in New Jersey

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve in-game promotions in New Jersey is possible, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

  1. The contest must be a “contest of skill” as defined by NJST 5:19-1. This means that the winner or winners must be selected solely on the quality of an entry in the contest as determined by a panel of judges using uniform criteria to assess the quality of entries. The contest must not depend in a material degree upon an element of chance.
  2. The game must be certified as permissible by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission pursuant to NJAC 13:3-7, Certification. No license shall be issued to authorize the holding, operation or conduct of any game not certified as permissible by the Commission.
  3. A separate license shall be issued for each specific kind of game authorized to be held, operated and conducted on the licensed premises by the licensee, and a separate license shall be issued for each place at which the licensee is authorized to hold, operate and conduct such game, except that a single license may be issued for all games classified under Certification No. 2 pursuant to 13:3-7.9 (a)2 and operated in an arcade at a single location.
  4. The licensee must comply with the requirements for redemption of prizes or cash as outlined in NJAC 13:3-3.7 and the types of prizes permitted and their value as outlined in NJAC 13:3-3.5.

Additionally, interested persons such as casino licensees, casino service industries, and owners, licensees, lessees or franchisees of the rights to a proposed new game, may petition the Division for approval of the game. A petition for approval of a proposed new game must include as a petitioner at least one casino licensee who has agreed in writing to participate in a test or experiment of the game in its casino. All petitioners shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of all regulatory review costs and other related expenses incurred by the Division of Gaming Enforcement in the review, testing and approval of the game [2.1].

Conclusion

In summary, offering contests that involve in-game promotions in New Jersey is possible, but it is important to ensure that the contest is a “contest of skill,” the game is certified as permissible by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, and the licensee complies with the requirements for redemption of prizes or cash and the types of prizes permitted and their value. Additionally, interested persons may petition the Division for approval of a proposed new game, which must include at least one casino licensee who has agreed in writing to participate in a test or experiment of the game in its casino [2.1].

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New Jersey