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

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve travel prizes in Delaware is not explicitly prohibited. However, there are certain requirements that must be met in order to operate an interactive fantasy sports platform in Delaware, which may impact the ability to offer such contests.

Requirements for Operating an Interactive Fantasy Sports Platform in Delaware

According to ^[1.2], the conduct of unregistered interactive fantasy sports contests is prohibited. However, ^[1.3] provides that the Delaware Interactive Fantasy Contests Act allows for the operation of interactive fantasy sports contests in Delaware. The Act defines “interactive fantasy sports contest” or “contest” as an online simulated game of skill wherein one or more contestants compete against each other by using their knowledge and understanding of athletic events and athletes to select and manage rosters of players whose performance directly corresponds with the actual performance of competitors on sports teams and in sports contests. It does not include contests that are free to all participants or contests that encompass an entire season of the activity in which the underlying competition is being conducted, consists of at least 150 underlying competitions, and the prize or prizes awarded, if any, are determined by agreement of the participants only in order to distribute fully the participants’ contributions to a fund established to award a prize or prizes for the contest.

Furthermore, ^[1.7] declares that interactive fantasy sports do not constitute gambling in Delaware within the meaning of §§ 1401-1431 of Title 11. However, in order to operate an interactive fantasy sports platform in Delaware, the operator must be registered with the Director pursuant to § 4864 of this title.

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve travel prizes in Delaware is not explicitly prohibited. However, in order to operate an interactive fantasy sports platform in Delaware, the operator must be registered with the Director pursuant to § 4864 of this title and the contests offered must meet the definition of an “interactive fantasy sports contest” as defined in ^[1.3].

Source(s):

• [1.2] Contests prohibited.
• [1.3] Short title.
• [1.7] Legislative findings and purpose.

Jurisdiction

Delaware

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