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Can I offer contests that involve mobile apps in Delaware? What are the requirements?

To offer contests that involve mobile apps in Delaware, an operator must comply with the provisions of the Delaware Interactive Fantasy Contests Act [1.1][1.4]. The conduct of unregistered interactive fantasy sports contests is prohibited [1.2].

Requirements for offering contests involving mobile apps in Delaware

  • The operator must register with the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement [1.3].
  • The operator must comply with the regulations promulgated by the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement, which must provide for responsible protections with regard to compulsive play and safeguards for fair play, and may regulate the conduct and operation of contests and platforms, protect contestants, and promote the fairness, honesty, and integrity of contests [1.3][1.7].
  • The operator must submit an annual report to the Director no later than June 30 of each year, which includes information such as the number of accounts held by authorized players, the total number of entry fees received from authorized players, and the total amount of interactive fantasy sports revenue received by the registrant [1.8].

Failure to comply with the regulations may result in a cease and desist order, fines, and other civil penalties [1.5].

It is important to note that contests involving high school sports or athletic events, horse racing events, and collegiate sporting events that involve a Delaware college or university are prohibited [1.6].

Additionally, it is unlawful for an individual who is under 18 years old to participate in an internet ticket game, and it is 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 [2.1].

Therefore, to offer contests that involve mobile apps in Delaware, an operator must register with the Director of the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement, comply with the regulations, and submit an annual report. The operator must also ensure that the contests do not involve prohibited events and comply with age restrictions. [1.1][1.3][1.4][1.5][1.6][1.7][1.8][2.1].

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Delaware