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Can I offer contests that involve text message promotions in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve text message promotions in Connecticut is allowed, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

Requirements for Offering Contests with Text Message Promotions in Connecticut

  1. Compliance with Electronic Wagering Platform Requirements for Fantasy Contests [1.1]: Any electronic wagering platform offering fantasy contests shall clearly identify on the internet website and mobile application the person that is offering the fantasy contest.
  2. Compliance with Lottery advertising and promotions [3.1]: In each advertisement intended to promote the purchase of lottery tickets issued for games authorized under sections 12-563a, 12-800 to 12-818, inclusive, and 12-850 to 12-872, inclusive, the corporation shall include a prominent and clear statement of the average chances of winning per specific lottery ticket.
  3. Compliance with Master Wagering License Requirements [1.2]: The commissioner may issue a master wagering license to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, or an instrumentality of or an affiliate wholly-owned by said tribe, as approved by the department.
  4. Compliance with Requirements for conducting sports wagering, online casino gaming, and fantasy contests. Electronic wagering platform requirements. Independent review of operations. Advertising restrictions [2.1]: 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.
  5. Compliance with Testing and Certification of Internet Games, Electronic Wagering Platforms and Equipment [1.3]: All internet games and gaming equipment shall be tested and certified, in a manner and frequency deemed necessary by the department to preserve gaming integrity, by a department-approved independent testing laboratory prior to use by an online gaming operator or a sports wagering retailer. The requirement for internet game testing and certification shall not apply to fantasy contests.

It is recommended to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

[1.1]: Electronic Wagering Platform Requirements for Fantasy Contests [1.2]: Master Wagering License Requirements [2.1]: Requirements for conducting sports wagering, online casino gaming, and fantasy contests. Electronic wagering platform requirements. Independent review of operations. Advertising restrictions. [3.1]: Lottery advertising and promotions [1.3]: Testing and Certification of Internet Games, Electronic Wagering Platforms and Equipment

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Connecticut