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Can I offer contests that involve referral bonuses in Connecticut? What are the requirements?
Based on the documents provided, there are no explicit regulations regarding contests that involve referral bonuses in Connecticut. However, if the contest is considered a fantasy contest, there are regulations in place that must be followed.
Requirements for conducting fantasy contests
According to section 12 CTGS 863 and 12 RCSA 865-22, an individual may only participate in a fantasy contest outside of the reservations of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut if the contest is authorized pursuant to section 12-852 or 12-853, and the individual has attained the age of eighteen. Additionally, any electronic wagering platform used to conduct fantasy contests shall be developed to verify that an individual with an account for fantasy contests is eighteen years of age or older. Online gaming operators offering fantasy contests shall prevent the sharing of inside information with third parties that could affect the outcome of a fantasy contest until the information is made publicly available. As used in this subdivision, “inside information ” means information related to the play of a fantasy contest by fantasy contestants obtained as a result of or by virtue of an individual’s employment. A winning fantasy contest outcome may not be based on the score, point spread or performance of a single actual sports team or combination of such teams or solely on a single performance of an individual athlete or participant in a single actual sports event.
It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your contest complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Jurisdiction
Connecticut