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Can I offer contests that involve push notifications in Iowa? What are the requirements?

Offering Contests with Push Notifications in Iowa

Based on the context documents, it appears that contests and lotteries are legal in Iowa, but there are specific requirements that must be met. However, there is no specific information regarding push notifications in the context documents.

To offer contests in Iowa, the following requirements must be met:

  1. The contest must be authorized by the lottery authority board [1.1].
  2. The number and amount of prizes must be determined by the lottery and set forth in the specific drawing rules or contest description [1.3].
  3. The contest must be conducted by a licensed internet fantasy sports contest service provider [2.1].
  4. The applicant must have no outstanding state tax liabilities or, if there are outstanding state tax liabilities, the applicant must have entered into a negotiated repayment plan with the department of revenue and be current in all payments pursuant to the plan [4.1].
  5. No applicant shall have been convicted of or pled guilty to a criminal violation of Iowa gambling law [4.1].
  6. The specific game rules may vary the terms of the claim period applicable to any scratch or instaplay game or special event [5.1].

Without more information about the specific nature of the push notifications in the contests, it is difficult to determine if there are any additional requirements. However, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your contests comply with all applicable laws and regulations in Iowa.

Additionally, there are other requirements that must be met depending on the type of contest being offered. For example, if the contest involves non-winning Iowa lottery tickets, the entry must be a legally acquired non-winning Iowa lottery ticket identified as an entry for the particular promotion [1.2]. If the contest involves electronic raffle systems, the manufacturer or distributor of the electronic raffle systems must obtain a license and meet additional requirements [4.2].

If you have any further questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your contests comply with all applicable laws and regulations in Iowa.

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Iowa