Alabama

i. All sweepstakes and contests in Alabama that involve alcoholic beverages must be submitted (with all marketing and advertising materials and the complete official rules) and pre-approved by the state alcohol control board.

ii. In Alabama, all other contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Alabama must still follow standard promotion law.

Alaska

i. In Alaska, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Alaska must still follow standard promotion law.

Arizona

i. Contests in Arizona that involve purchase of a product for entry must be registered with the state’s Attorney General. In addition, a sworn statement shall be submitted stating that the value of any product(s) associated with the contest was not increased during the promotion to increase sales. And lastly, within ten days of all prizes being awarded, a list of all contest winners must be given to the state.
ii. In Arizona, sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Arizona must still follow standard promotion law.

Arkansas

i. In Arkansas, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Arkansas must still follow standard promotion law.

California

i. In California, any contests or sweepstakes involving alcoholic beverages must follow the guidelines set forth by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. See all rules and regulations regarding alcoholic beverages here.
ii. Contests and Sweepstakes in California must still follow standard promotion law.

Colorado

i. In Colorado, contests cannot require a purchase for entry into the promotion. In addition, Colorado has a list of prohibited practices and required disclosures in regards to contests and sweepstakes that you can view here.
ii. Contests and Sweepstakes in Colorado must still follow standard promotion law.

Connecticut

i. In Connecticut, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Connecticut must still follow standard promotion law.

Delaware

i. In Delaware, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Delaware must still follow standard promotion law.

Florida

i. Sweepstakes “offering prizes totaling more than $5,000 must file with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) seven days prior to commencement of the game promotion”- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See more detailed information here: https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Game-Promotions-Sweepstakes
ii. In Florida, contests do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Florida must still follow standard promotion law.

Georgia

i. In Georgia, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Georgia must still follow standard promotion law.

Hawaii

i. In Hawaii, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Hawaii must still follow standard promotion law.

Idaho

i. In Idaho, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Idaho must still follow standard promotion law.

Illinois

i. In Illinois, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Illinois must still follow standard promotion law.

Indiana

i. All sweepstakes and contests in Indiana that involve alcoholic beverages must be submitted (with all marketing and advertising materials and the complete official rules) and pre-approved by the state alcohol control board.
ii. In Indiana, all other contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Indiana must still follow standard promotion law.

Iowa

i. In Iowa, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Iowa must still follow standard promotion law.

Kansas

i. In Kansas, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Kansas must still follow standard promotion law.

Kentucky

i. In Kentucky, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Kentucky must still follow standard promotion law.

Louisiana

i. In Louisiana, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Louisiana must still follow standard promotion law.

Maine

i. In Maine, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Maine must still follow standard promotion law.

Maryland

i. In Maryland, contests cannot require a purchase for entry into the promotion.
ii. Sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Maryland must still follow standard promotion law.

Massachusetts

i. Any promotions relating to tobacco in Massachusetts is prohibited.

ii. In Massachusetts, contests and sweepstakes do not have any additional state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Massachusetts must still follow standard promotion law.

Michigan

i. Requiring promotion participants to visit a store is deemed consideration, and thus prohibited for sweepstakes in Michigan.

ii. Any promotions relating to tobacco in Michigan is prohibited.

iii. In Michigan, contests and sweepstakes do not have any additional state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Michigan must still follow standard promotion law.

Minnesota

i. In Minnesota, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Minnesota must still follow standard promotion law.

Mississippi

i. In Mississippi, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Mississippi must still follow standard promotion law.

Missouri

i. In Missouri, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Missouri must still follow standard promotion law.

Montana

i. In Montana, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Montana must still follow standard promotion law.

Nebraska

i. In Nebraska, contests cannot require a purchase for entry into the promotion.

ii. Sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Nebraska must still follow standard promotion law.

Nevada

i. In Nevada, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Nevada must still follow standard promotion law.

New Hampshire

i. In New Hampshire, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in New Hampshire must still follow standard promotion law.

New Jersey

i. In New Jersey, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in New Jersey must still follow standard promotion law.

As of January 23rd, 2023, there is a proposed law impacting hospitality loyalty programs*

It shall be a violation of the “Franchise Practices Act,” P.L.1971, c.356 (C.56:10-1 et seq.) for a hospitality franchisor or an entity owned or controlled by the franchisor or affiliated under common ownership by the franchisor to…

j. Sell points or credits in a hospitality franchisor’s loyalty program to a guest for the purpose of permitting the guest to redeem points for a specific stay at a specific franchisee’s facility without compensating the franchisee for the stay at no less than the franchisee’s lowest publicly advertised rate for that stay or the value of the points sold, whichever is less;

New Mexico

i. In New Mexico, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in New Mexico must still follow standard promotion law.

New York 

i. Sweepstakes in New York with a prize pool valued at over $5,000 must be registered and bonded.

ii. In New York, contests do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in New York must still follow standard promotion law.

North Carolina

i. In North Carolina, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in North Carolina must still follow standard promotion law.

North Dakota

i. In North Dakota, contests cannot require a purchase for entry into the promotion.

ii. Sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in North Dakota must still follow standard promotion law.

Ohio

i. In Ohio, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Ohio must still follow standard promotion law.

Oklahoma

i. In Oklahoma, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Oklahoma must still follow standard promotion law.

Oregon

i. In Oregon, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Oregon must still follow standard promotion law.

Pennsylvania

i. In Pennsylvania, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Pennsylvania must still follow standard promotion law.

Rhode Island

i. Sweepstakes offered at a retail location in Rhode Island with a prize pool valued at over $500 must be registered.

ii. In Rhode Island, contests do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in New York must still follow standard promotion law.

South Carolina

i. In South Carolina, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in South Carolina must still follow standard promotion law.

South Dakota

i. In South Dakota, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in South Dakota must still follow standard promotion law.

Tennessee

i. In Tennessee, winners are not required to submit an “in perpetuity” publicity release.

ii. Contests and Sweepstakes in Tennessee must still follow standard promotion law.

Texas

i. In Texas, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Texas must still follow standard promotion law.

Utah

i. In Utah, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Utah must still follow standard promotion law.

Vermont

i. In Vermont, contests cannot require a purchase for entry into the promotion.

ii. Sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Vermont must still follow standard promotion law.

Virginia

i. Requiring promotion participants to visit a store is deemed consideration, and thus prohibited for sweepstakes in Virginia.

ii. Any promotions relating to tobacco in Virginia is prohibited.

iii. In Virginia, contests and sweepstakes do not have any additional state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Virginia must still follow standard promotion law.

Washington

i. In Washington, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Washington must still follow standard promotion law.

West Virginia

i. In West Virginia, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in West Virginia must still follow standard promotion law.

Wisconsin

i. In Wisconsin, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Wisconsin must still follow standard promotion law.

Wyoming

i. In Wyoming, contests and sweepstakes do not have state-specific legal requirements that differ from the common promotion law. Contests and Sweepstakes in Wyoming must still follow standard promotion law.