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

Based on the context documents, it appears that contests of skill that involve an entry fee and offer a monetary prize or something of value are not considered unlawful gambling in New Jersey, as long as the winner is selected solely on the quality of their entry as determined by a panel of judges using uniform criteria to assess the quality of entries ^[1.1]. However, it is important to note that this exemption only applies to contests of skill and not to any contest, game, pool, gaming scheme, or gaming device in which the outcome depends in a material degree upon an element of chance ^[1.1].

Regarding website promotions, there is no specific information in the context documents about offering contests that involve website promotions in New Jersey. However, based on the information in ^[2.1], it is lawful for any promotional organization to enter into promotional arrangements with restaurant owners where coupons are used for promoting the sale of fluid milk or fluid milk products for consumption on the premises. This suggests that promotional arrangements involving coupons may be permissible in New Jersey, but it is important to note that this is not specific to website promotions.

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your website promotion contest complies with all relevant laws and regulations in New Jersey. Additionally, any game or contest must be certified as permissible by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission ^[6.1].

Source(s):

• [1.1] Participation in contests of skill not deemed unlawful gambling.
• [2.1] Unlimited use of coupons in restaurant promotions permitted
• [6.1] Certification requirements

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

• Gaming