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

Based on the information provided in the context documents, you can offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in South Dakota. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.

Requirements for Offering Contests with Non-Cash Prizes in South Dakota

To claim an instant game cash prize of more than $100 or any noncash prize, a player shall complete the back of the winning ticket and fill out a claim form obtained from any retailer and either mail or hand deliver the completed form, together with the winning ticket, to the lottery for validation ^[3.1]. Upon validation by the lottery, a check in the amount due, less any applicable moneys owed to agencies participating in the liability set-off program, shall be forwarded to the player ^[3.1].

No claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or the payment of a lottery prize may be made unless it is against the lottery operating fund or money collected from the sale of lottery tickets ^[2.1].

Conclusion

You can offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in South Dakota, but you must follow the requirements outlined above.

Source(s):

• [2.1] Lottery expenses and prizes to be paid from lottery funds–General funds not to be used or obligated–Exception.
• [3.1] Procedure for claiming prize of more than $100 – Noncash prizes.

Jurisdiction

South Dakota

• Gaming