In this article, we will provide a general overview of how to analyze whether a prize promotion is an illegal lottery or a legal sweepstakes. Additionally, we will look at some case law pertaining to the free, alternative method of entry for a sweepstakes, Lastly, we will discuss a few additional issues a company should consider before deciding to run a prize promotion.
Click above to read the entire article co-authored by Andrew Moore and Erin Elliott published in the Nevada Gaming Lawyer.