Can I offer contests that involve travel prizes in Arizona? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve travel prizes in Arizona, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

Requirements for Offering Contests with Travel Prizes in Arizona

1. Compliance with Prize Display Rules: According to AZAC Title 3, Chapter 12, Article 3, Section 3, R3-12-303, all prizes must be displayed while the game is open to the public.
2. Compliance with Ticket Validation Requirements: According to R19-3-407, AZAC Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 4, Section 7, each game ticket must be validated prior to the payment of a prize. To be eligible for a prize, a ticket holder must present the original ticket or other Lottery-approved proof of ticket purchase meeting all of the requirements listed in the section.
3. Compliance with Prize Validation and Payment Rules: According to R19-3-215, AZAC Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 15, licensed retailers shall provide prize validation and payment services for instant scratch tickets or on-line tickets to any Lottery claimant regardless of where the ticket was purchased to be eligible for the highest sales commission compensation rate. The section also outlines the requirements for paying winning prizes for instant scratch tickets or draw game tickets.
4. Compliance with Promotion Rules: According to R19-3-1004, AZAC Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 10, Section 4, eligibility to win a prize is based on compliance with the designated promotion playstyle. The section outlines various playstyles that can be used for promotions, including second chance drawings, increased prize payouts, and cross promotions.
5. Compliance with Prohibited Prize Rules: According to AZAC Title 3, Chapter 12, Article 3, Section 3, R3-12-303, certain merchandise prizes are prohibited, including weapons of any kind, fireworks, handcuffs, and drugs of any kind.
6. Compliance with Prize Claiming Procedure: According to AZAC Title 19, Chapter 3, Article 4, Section 8, R19-3-408, a claimant shall present the ticket or other Lottery-approved proof of game purchase to any participating licensed Lottery retailer or to a Lottery office, or mail the ticket to a Lottery office for validation. The licensed retailer shall pay a winner a prize up to and including $100 and may pay a winner a prize up to and including $599 provided that all applicable ticket validation criteria in this chapter has been satisfied and a proper validation slip, which is an authorization to pay, has been issued by the terminal. To claim a prize that the retailer does not validate or is not authorized to pay, including all prizes of $600 or more, the claimant shall submit a claim form, available from any retailer and online, and the ticket to the Lottery.

Conclusion

In summary, to offer contests that involve travel prizes in Arizona, you must comply with prize display, ticket validation, prize validation and payment, promotion, prohibited prize, and prize claiming procedure rules.

Jurisdiction

Arizona

• Gaming