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

Offering Contests with Travel Prizes in Connecticut

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve travel prizes in Connecticut as long as they are not real estate or an interest therein, bonds, shares of stock, securities or evidences of indebtedness, tickets or other forms of shares or rights to participate in any bazaar or raffle, or any merchandise or article refundable in any of the foregoing, or in money or cash, or redeemable or convertible into cash, directly or indirectly [1.1]. Additionally, any sweepstakes or games of skill that offer travel prizes must not represent a strong likelihood of winning unless the language is qualified by additional language stating that the receipt of such prize is contingent upon the recipient having the winning number or entry [3.1].

It is important to note that the above information is based on the documents provided and may not be exhaustive. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional for specific guidance on offering contests that involve travel prizes in Connecticut.

Additional Requirements for Sports Wagering, Online Casino Gaming, and Fantasy Contests

If the travel prize contest involves sports wagering, online casino gaming, or fantasy contests, there are additional requirements that must be met. For example, any electronic wagering platform used to conduct online sports wagering or online casino gaming, conduct retail sports wagering, sell lottery draw game tickets through the Internet web site, online service or mobile application of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, or conduct fantasy contests, must be developed to verify that an individual with an account for online sports wagering, online casino gaming, retail sports wagering, keno, or fantasy contests is of legal age and physically present in the state when placing a wager or participating [2.1]. Additionally, a master wagering licensee and a licensed online gaming operator, online gaming service provider, and sports wagering retailer must each limit a person to the use of only one debit card or only one credit card for an account and place a monetary limit on the use of a credit card over a period of time [2.1].

If a master wagering licensee is licensed to operate fantasy contests, they must pay 13.75% of the gross receipts from fantasy contests to the state for deposit in the General Fund [2.4].

Conclusion

In summary, it is possible to offer contests that involve travel prizes in Connecticut as long as they meet the requirements outlined in the documents provided. However, if the contest involves sports wagering, online casino gaming, or fantasy contests, additional requirements must be met. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional for specific guidance on offering contests with travel prizes in Connecticut.

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Connecticut