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Can I offer contests that involve skill-based games in Arkansas? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve skill-based games in Arkansas, but you must meet certain requirements. Here are the requirements based on the provided documents:

Requirements for Offering Skill-Based Games in Arkansas

  1. The contests must involve skill-based games that are not completely controlled by chance alone [2.1][d(1)].
  2. The games must be played through electronic devices or machines that afford an opportunity for the exercise of skill or judgment [2.1][C][4].
  3. The franchise holder must be licensed by the Arkansas Racing Commission to conduct a live racing meet within the calendar year or the immediately preceding calendar year of either horse racing or greyhound racing [2.1][b][1].
  4. The franchise holder must present to the commission a complete description of the game and the electronic device or machine to be utilized in the play of the game, the proposed rules of play, and evidence of anticipated economic benefits to the horse racing or greyhound racing industries in Arkansas [2.1][f][1].
  5. The commission must make a finding that the game and electronic device or machine constitutes an electronic game of skill authorized by the chapter and that economic benefits to the horse racing or greyhound racing industries in Arkansas may result from the authorization of wagering on the electronic game of skill [2.1][f][2][A][i].
  6. The commission must approve the rules of play or, if applicable, the franchise holder must incorporate the changes recommended by the commission into the final rules of play [2.1][f][3][B].
  7. Wagers on electronic games of skill may be made only by individuals physically present at the location on the grounds of the franchise holder’s authorized racetrack park site where electronic games of skill are located and being operated in accordance with the chapter [2.1][g].
  8. No individual under twenty-one (21) years of age shall be intentionally allowed to place wagers on electronic games of skill, and the commission shall provide by rule or regulation appropriate supervisory procedures for franchise holders to follow in order to safeguard against individuals under twenty-one (21) years of age placing wagers on electronic games of skill [2.1][h].

Note that these requirements apply specifically to electronic games of skill offered at licensed pari-mutuel franchises [1.2]. Additionally, the Arkansas Racing Commission has authority over all games of bingo and raffles conducted in the state to ensure they are fairly conducted and the proceeds are used only for an authorized purpose [3.1].

Therefore, if you want to offer skill-based games in Arkansas, you must ensure that you meet all of the above requirements and obtain the necessary licenses and approvals from the Arkansas Racing Commission.

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Arkansas