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Can I offer contests that involve international sports in South Dakota? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve international sports in South Dakota. However, there are requirements that must be met.
Requirements for Offering Tournaments, Contests, and Pools
According to SDAR 20:18:35:18, no sports wagering tournament, contest, or pool may be conducted unless the licensee or sports wagering services provider files written notice with the commission of its intent to offer that tournament, contest, or pool type and obtains approval from the commission. The written notice must include a detailed description of the tournament, contest, or pool type and must include the rules of the tournament, contest, or pool; the requirements for entry; the entry fees; the rake; and potential payouts. The request must also indicate whether or not the proposed type involves a shared liquidity pool with the prize pool being comprised of entry fees collected from patrons in multiple jurisdictions.
Once a sports wagering operator or sports wagering vendor receives approval to offer a tournament, contest, or pool type, the sports wagering operator or sports wagering vendor may not be required to seek additional approvals from the commission for each subsequent type that is substantially similar but must submit notification to the commission with the details required in subdivision 1.
Requirements for Amateur Contests
For all bouts or contests under the jurisdiction of the Commission in which an amateur contestant competes, the Association of Boxing Commission’s Recommended Rules of Amateur Mixed Martial Arts apply, according to SDAR 20:81:05:20. The Commission has final decision-making authority concerning the enforcement, implementation, and interpretation of these rules and regulations.
Other Requirements
Other requirements for offering contests in South Dakota include keeping written records pertaining to the competition or sparring exhibition that may be required by the commission and making them available for inspection by a representative or agent of the commission during normal business hours, according to SDCL 42-12-17.
Conclusion
To offer contests that involve international sports in South Dakota, the licensee or sports wagering services provider must file written notice with the commission of its intent to offer that tournament, contest, or pool type and obtain approval from the commission. Additionally, the Association of Boxing Commission’s Recommended Rules of Amateur Mixed Martial Arts apply for all bouts or contests under the jurisdiction of the Commission in which an amateur contestant competes.
Jurisdiction
South Dakota