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Can I offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in Connecticut. However, there are certain restrictions on the type of prizes that can be offered. According to Connecticut General Statutes, cash prizes, except those authorized pursuant to section 7-185a of the statutes, or prizes consisting of alcoholic liquor shall not be given nor shall any prize be redeemed or redeemable for cash, except tickets for a lottery conducted under chapter 226 of the general statutes [1.1]. Real estate or an interest therein, bonds, shares of stock, securities or evidences of indebtedness, tickets or other forms of shares or rights to participate in any bazaar or raffle, or any merchandise or article refundable in any of the foregoing, or in money or cash, or redeemable or convertible into cash, directly or indirectly, cannot be offered, distributed, or awarded as prizes [1.1].

There are no specific requirements for offering contests that involve non-cash prizes in Connecticut, other than the restrictions mentioned above. However, if you plan to operate games of chance, you will need to obtain a permit under the provisions of sections 7-186a to 7-186p, inclusive, of the general statutes, which allows the operation of games of chance by the sponsoring organization on the date or dates specified in the permit. The fee for such permit shall be twenty dollars [2.1].

If you plan to conduct online casino gaming, sports wagering, or fantasy contests, there are additional requirements and restrictions outlined in section 12 CTGS 863 of the Connecticut General Statutes [3.1].

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