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

Text Message Promotions in Nebraska

Based on the provided context documents, it appears that Nebraska has regulations in place for bingo licenses and ticket validation for the Nebraska Pick 5 lottery game. However, there is no specific information regarding text message promotions or contests. Therefore, it is unclear what the requirements are for offering such promotions in Nebraska.

^[2.2] provides information on promotional games and prizes for licensed organizations conducting bingo games. According to the regulation, a promotional game means a game, scheme, or promotion conducted by a licensed organization at its bingo occasion whereby participation in the promotional game is restricted to bingo players who are present at the bingo occasion. The winner of a promotional game is determined by an element of chance or by some other factor, except that a winner cannot be determined by using any type of pickle card, the game of keno, a scratch-off or rub-off ticket, a promotional game ticket as authorized in section 9-701 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, any type of non-telecommunication-related, player-activated electronic or electromechanical facsimile of any game of chance, or by using any type of slot machine. The winner is present at the bingo occasion.

However, it is important to note that this regulation applies specifically to licensed organizations conducting bingo games and does not provide information on text message promotions or contests. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a legal professional or contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue for further guidance on the requirements for offering text message promotions in Nebraska.

In conclusion, based on the available information, it is unclear what the requirements are for offering contests that involve text message promotions in Nebraska.

Source(s):

• [2.2] PROMOTIONAL GAMES AND

Jurisdiction

Nebraska

• Gaming