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Can I offer contests that involve website promotions in Delaware? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve website promotions in Delaware is subject to certain requirements.

Interactive Fantasy Sports Contests

According to [1.2], interactive fantasy sports contests registered and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware Interactive Fantasy Contests Act are authorized. [1.4] states that the Delaware Interactive Fantasy Contests Act is the short title for the subchapter that authorizes interactive fantasy sports contests. [1.7] provides that the Director shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of and effectuate the policy and objectives of this subchapter as the Director may deem necessary or advisable, including the development of the initial form of the application for registration. Such regulations shall provide for the registration and operation of contests in Delaware and shall include, without limitation, responsible protections with regard to compulsive play and safeguards for fair play. Such regulations may regulate the conduct and operation of contests and platforms, protect contestants and promote the fairness, honesty, and integrity of contests.

Requirements for Interactive Fantasy Sports Contests

[1.5] provides that each registrant shall annually submit a report to the Director no later than June 30 of each year, which shall include all of the following information as it shall apply to accounts held by authorized players located in Delaware. The report shall include the number of accounts held by authorized players on all platforms offered by the registrant, the total number of new accounts established in the preceding year, the total number of accounts permanently closed in the preceding year, the total number of entry fees received from authorized players, the total number of prizes awarded to authorized players, the total amount of interactive fantasy sports revenue received by the registrant, the total amount of authorized players that requested to exclude themselves from contests, and any additional information that the Director deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. Upon the submission of such annual report, to such extent that the Director deems it to be in the public interest, the Director shall be authorized to conduct a financial audit of any registrant, at any time, to ensure compliance with this subchapter.

Prohibited Contests

[1.1] states that the conduct of unregistered interactive fantasy sports contests is prohibited.

Based on the documents provided, it appears that offering contests that involve website promotions in Delaware is subject to specific requirements. To ensure compliance with the Delaware Interactive Fantasy Contests Act, you must register with the Director and submit an annual report. Additionally, the Director may promulgate regulations to regulate the conduct and operation of contests and platforms, protect contestants, and promote the fairness, honesty, and integrity of contests.

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Delaware