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

Based on the provided documents, it is possible to offer contests that involve travel prizes in Minnesota. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.

To offer contests that involve travel prizes in Minnesota, you must ensure that the contest is limited to Minnesota residents, follow the guidelines provided by the department, and obtain approval from the director of the lottery. ^{[1.1][1.3][3.1]}

Additionally, if a prize winner dies before the prize is paid, the director shall pay the prize to the prize winner’s estate. ^[1.2]

It is important to note that a prize in the state lottery is not assignable except that if a prize winner dies before the prize is paid, the director shall pay the prize to the prize winner’s estate. ^[2.1]

Therefore, to offer contests that involve travel prizes in Minnesota, you must ensure that the contest is limited to Minnesota residents, follow the guidelines provided by the department, obtain approval from the director of the lottery, and understand that the prize is not assignable except to the prize winner’s estate in the event of their death.

Source(s):

• [1.1] PROMOTIONAL PRIZES.
• [1.2] PRIZES PAYABLE AFTER DEATH OF PRIZE WINNER.
• [1.3] ASSIGNABILITY OF PRIZES.
• [2.1] LOTTERY PRIZES.
• [3.1] APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

Jurisdiction

Minnesota

• Gaming