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

Based on the documents provided, there are regulations in Massachusetts regarding contests and promotions. Here are the requirements for offering contests that involve website promotions in Massachusetts:

Requirements for Contests and Promotions in Massachusetts

1. A seller must clearly and conspicuously disclose the prize in the advertisement, the value of the prize, and the material conditions or limitations imposed by the seller as a prerequisite to receipt of or on the use of the prize. ^[3.1]
2. All other material conditions or limitations must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the official rules to be made available to the prospective buyer at the time and place of entry or participation. The seller shall notify the prospective buyer/entrant of the availability of such rules. ^[3.1]
3. In every prize promotion in which there is a risk that each person satisfying the conditions or limitations disclosed in the advertisement will not receive the advertised prize, the seller shall clearly and conspicuously disclose in the advertisement the quantity of each prize offered and the numerical odds of receiving each prize or, if the odds cannot be reasonably calculated, the approximate number of individuals to whom the advertisement is disseminated or the fact. ^[3.1]

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements for website promotions. However, it is important to comply with the general requirements for contests and promotions in Massachusetts.

Source(s):

• [3.1] Prizes

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

• Gaming