Can I offer contests that involve social media promotions in New York? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, it is possible to offer contests that involve social media promotions in New York, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

Requirements for Offering Contests in New York

According to NYCL PML § 1402, no operator shall administer, manage, or otherwise make available an interactive fantasy sports platform to persons located in New York state unless registered with the commission pursuant to section fourteen hundred three of this article. A registrant may use multiple interactive fantasy sports platforms and offer multiple types of contests, provided that each platform and each type of contest has been reviewed and approved by the commission.

Additionally, NYCL PML § 1411 authorizes interactive fantasy sports contests registered and conducted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Therefore, if the contests involving social media promotions are considered interactive fantasy sports contests, the operator must be registered with the commission and the contests must be approved by the commission.

Conclusion

If the contests involving social media promotions are interactive fantasy sports contests, the operator must be registered with the commission and the contests must be approved by the commission.

Jurisdiction

New York

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