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Can I offer contests that involve loyalty programs in Delaware? What are the requirements?
Based on the provided context documents, it appears that Delaware law authorizes interactive fantasy sports contests, but there is no specific mention of contests that involve loyalty programs. However, to offer interactive fantasy sports contests in Delaware, operators must register with the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement and comply with certain requirements.
Requirements for Offering Interactive Fantasy Sports Contests in Delaware
To offer interactive fantasy sports contests in Delaware, operators must register with the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement and comply with the following requirements:
- Location Restrictions: Interactive fantasy sports contests may not involve prohibited sports events, which include any collegiate sporting event that involves a Delaware college or university, any high school sport or athletic event, or any horse racing event [1.5]. Additionally, video lottery machines, sports lottery machines, and table game equipment may only be located within the confines of an existing racetrack property in Delaware on which was conducted in 1993 either a horse racing meet pursuant to Title 3 or Title 28 or a harness horse racing meet pursuant to Title 3 and/or such immediately adjacent property or properties that are owned by, or immediately adjacent properties that may be acquired by, the video lottery licensee authorized to conduct such horse racing or harness racing [2.1].
- Registration: Interactive fantasy sports operators must register with the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement and provide information about their business structure, the type and estimated number of contests to be conducted annually, and the criminal record of certain individuals involved in the day-to-day management of interactive fantasy sports contests or operations [1.3][1.8].
- Fees: Interactive fantasy sports operators must pay registration fees and may be subject to additional fees for the privilege of hosting the operation of table games [2.1].
Loyalty Programs
There is no specific mention of contests that involve loyalty programs in the provided context documents. Therefore, it is unclear whether such contests would be authorized under Delaware law.
Conclusion
Based on the provided context documents, it is unclear whether contests that involve loyalty programs are authorized under Delaware law. However, to offer interactive fantasy sports contests in Delaware, operators must register with the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement and comply with certain requirements, including location restrictions, registration, and fees.
Source(s):
- [1.3] Registration.
- [1.5] Definitions.
- [2.1] Restrictions on location and use of video lottery and sports lottery machines; fees.
- [1.8] Scope of registration review.
Jurisdiction
Delaware