The laws and regulations affecting sweepstakes, contests and other promotion activities, as well as their enforcement, are extremely dynamic and can be very confusing or complicated. Browse the articles and other resources available on our website to learn more about key promotion issues. 

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Bonding and Registration Requirements for Games of Chance
Bonding and Registration Requirements for Games of Chance

Do I need to bond and register my promotion?

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Social Media Promotions
Social Media Promotions

Running a Facebook, Instagram or Twitter promotion to collect user generated content?

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Alcohol Beverage Promotions
Alcohol Beverage Promotions

Ever wondered why it is so difficult to conduct promotions in the alcohol beverage industry?

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Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)
Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)

Comply with the law to protect children’s privacy online or face the fines!

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Valuation of Sweepstakes and Contest Prizes
Valuation of Sweepstakes and Contest Prizes

The Internal Revenue Code mandates that the value of a sweepstakes or contest prize be included in the winner's gross income.  If the value of the prize is $600 or more, the payor of the prize must file with the Internal Revenue Service a Form 1099 (with a copy to the winner) reporting the value of the prize.

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Guaranteed Winner Promotions
Guaranteed Winner Promotions

Have you been specially selected as a winner if everyone wins?

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