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

Yes, you can offer contests that involve skill-based games in New Jersey as long as you comply with the requirements set forth by NJST 5:19-1 and obtain certification from the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission. The contest must be a “contest of skill” as defined by NJST 5:19-1, and the winner or winners must be selected solely on the quality of an entry in the contest as determined by a panel of judges using uniform criteria to assess the quality of entries. The contest must not depend in a material degree upon an element of chance. The contest must be approved as a “contest of skill” by the Attorney General, and it must not be a casino game, any sports wager or sports wagering scheme, or any Internet gaming of any kind. The sponsor of the contest of skill, or any officer, employee, or agent of the sponsor, must not be subject to any civil or criminal liability under the laws of this State that prohibit gambling. The contest must comply with the certification requirements of the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:3-7 [2.1][3.2][3.6]. To obtain certification for a skill-based contest, you need to submit an application to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, which must include the name of the game, its type or kind, description of equipment used in its play, method and rules of play, method of determination of winner or winners, number of players who may participate, length of play of each game, extent of player participation, whether the game is controllable by the operator, and such other information as will facilitate determination of the application. The application must also be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $100.00 payable to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission [2.1][3.5].

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