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Can I offer contests that involve merchandise prizes in Delaware? What are the requirements?

Offering Contests with Merchandise Prizes in Delaware

To offer contests that involve merchandise prizes in Delaware, you must register as an Interactive Fantasy Sports Operator with the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement [1.5][1.2]. The registration process includes submitting an application and paying a fee. Once registered, you must comply with the regulations set forth by the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement, which include responsible protections with regard to compulsive play and safeguards for fair play [1.5][1.4].

It is important to note that contests must not constitute gambling as defined in §§ 1401-1431 of Title 11 [1.5]. Additionally, there are no specific requirements mentioned for contests that involve merchandise prizes.

Licensing Requirements

If you are conducting a Texas Hold’em Poker tournament, you must ensure that all employees, principals, owners, and contractors of third-party or charitable gaming vendors involved in conducting the tournament are licensed [2.1]. The licensure requirement includes the satisfaction of such security, fitness, and background standards as the Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming may deem necessary relating to competence, honesty, and integrity, such that a person’s reputation, habits, and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of the State or to the reputation of or effective regulation and control of Texas Hold’em Poker tournaments [2.1].

Age Restrictions

It is unlawful for an individual who is under 18 years old to purchase a lottery ticket or participate in an internet ticket game. It is also unlawful for an individual who is under 21 years old to wager on the video lottery, sports lottery, table games, internet table games, or internet video lottery [3.3].

Internet Lottery

If you are operating an internet lottery, no internet lottery game shall be conducted unless the software, computer, or other gaming equipment utilized can verify that the player engaged in such game is physically present in the State at the time they engage in such games [3.5].

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