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

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve mobile apps in Vermont. However, there are certain requirements that must be met in order to do so legally.

Requirements for Offering Contests in Vermont

1. Consumer Protection: Fantasy sports operators must adopt commercially reasonable policies and procedures to protect consumers, including preventing participation in a fantasy sports contest with a cash prize of $5.00 or more by employees of the operator or professional athletes or officials who participate in the same sport as the fantasy sports contest ^[2.2].
2. Registration: Fantasy sports operators must file an annual registration with the Secretary of State on a form adopted for that purpose and pay an annual registration fee of $5,000.00 ^[2.1].
3. Exemption: The provisions of 13 V.S.A. chapter 51, relating to gambling and lotteries, shall not apply to a fantasy sports contest ^[2.3].
4. Prizes: It is illegal to represent that any other person is a “winner” or has been “selected” or is otherwise being included in a select group for receipt of a prize or an opportunity when, in fact, the enterprise is a promotional scheme designed to make contact with prospective customers and all or a substantial number of those “entering” receive the same “prize” or “opportunity” ^[1.2].

Mobile App-Specific Requirements

There are no specific requirements for offering contests that involve mobile apps in Vermont. However, the general requirements listed above still apply.

Conclusion

In order to offer contests that involve mobile apps in Vermont, operators must comply with the state’s consumer protection laws, register with the Secretary of State, and ensure that their contests do not violate the state’s laws regarding deceptive trade practices.

Source(s):

• [2.1] Registration
• [2.2] Consumer protection
• [1.2] Prizes
• [2.3] Exemption

Jurisdiction

Vermont

• Gaming