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

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that contests involving travel prizes can be offered in Massachusetts, but there are certain requirements that must be met. Here are the requirements:

Requirements for Offering Contests with Travel Prizes in Massachusetts

  1. All prizes must be claimed through a Sales Agent, a duly authorized Claims Center or Office, or at the sole discretion of the Director, through the Mobile Claim Process [1.1]([1.1]).
  2. To be eligible for a prize, the prize winner must submit an original winning ticket prior to the expiration of the claim period. On-line tickets must be claimed within one year of the drawing date. Instant tickets must be claimed within one year of the end of the particular game [1.1]([1.1]).
  3. For prizes of $600.00 or greater, but less than $103,000.01, a claim is valid only when the original winning ticket has been presented for payment, a claim form has been properly completed, and the ticket has been validated by the Lottery’s computer gaming system and verified by Lottery internal validation requirements at a Lottery office or duly authorized claim center. For prizes of $103,000.01 or greater, a claim is valid only when the original winning ticket has been presented for payment, a claim form has been properly completed, and the ticket has been validated by the Lottery’s computer gaming system and verified by Lottery internal validation requirements at the office of the Director [1.1]([1.1]).
  4. The Lottery may require certain claims for prizes of any amount be claimed at the office of the Director. Tickets or Mobile Claims submitted for payment subsequent to the claim period defined above are void [1.1]([1.1]).
  5. All claims are subject to the M.G.L. c. 10, §§ 22 through 35 and 36, 961 CMR 2.00, and Lottery verification procedures which includes, but may not be limited to, any or all claim procedures required by any multi-state agreements to which the Lottery is subject. If the claim is invalidated, the claim is denied and the Director will promptly notify the claimant. The claimant, if aggrieved, shall have a right pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A to appeal the decision to the Commission [1.1]([1.1]).
  6. All prizes shall be paid within a reasonable time after they are awarded and after the claims are verified by the Director [4.1]([4.1]).
  7. All prizes or a portion thereof which remain unpaid at the time of the prize winner’s death shall be payable to his or her duly qualified Administrator, Executor or other representative of his or her estate once satisfactory evidence of said representative’s appointment has been presented to the Director, claim forms have been properly filled out, and the Director is satisfied that such payment is lawful and proper [2.1]([2.1]).

Based on the above requirements, it is important to ensure that any contest involving travel prizes complies with the Massachusetts State Lottery regulations. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional to ensure full compliance.

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Massachusetts