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

Here are the requirements for offering contests that involve in-game promotions in Texas:

Requirements for contests in Texas

1. Using game piece to convey information or offer to enter is prohibited ^[1.1].
2. Required records for contests other than drawings must be maintained ^[1.2].
3. Requirements for matched contest must be met ^[1.3].
4. Required disclosures relating to matched contest must be made ^[1.4].
5. Conditioning prize on purchase is prohibited ^[1.5].
6. Certain recreational events are exempted from this chapter ^[1.6].
7. Sweepstakes regulated by alcoholic beverage code are exempted from this chapter ^[1.7].
8. Required disclosures relating to prizes generally must be made ^[1.8].
9. Conditioning prize on payment of consideration, charge, or expense is prohibited except for certain expenses ^[1.9].

In-game promotions

There are no specific requirements for in-game promotions in Texas. However, if the in-game promotion involves a contest, the requirements listed above must be met.

Therefore, you can offer contests that involve in-game promotions in Texas as long as you comply with the requirements listed above.

Source(s):

• [1.1] USING GAME PIECE TO CONVEY INFORMATION OR OFFER TO ENTER.
• [1.2] REQUIRED RECORDS FOR CONTESTS OTHER THAN DRAWINGS.
• [1.3] REQUIREMENTS FOR MATCHED CONTEST.
• [1.4] REQUIRED DISCLOSURES RELATING TO MATCHED CONTEST.
• [1.5] CONDITIONING PRIZE ON PURCHASE PROHIBITED.
• [1.6] CERTAIN RECREATIONAL EVENTS.
• [1.7] SWEEPSTAKES REGULATED BY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE.
• [1.8] REQUIRED DISCLOSURES RELATING TO PRIZES GENERALLY.
• [1.9] CONDITIONING PRIZE ON PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION, CHARGE, OR EXPENSE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.

Jurisdiction

Texas

• Gaming