Sweepstakes definition

Sweepstakes means any competition, giveaway, drawing, plan, or other selection process or other enterprise or promotion in which anything of value is awarded to participants by chance or random selection that is not otherwise unlawful under other provisions of law; except that "sweepstakes" shall not be construed to include any activity of licensees regulated under part 6 of article 21 of title 24 or article 30 or 40 of title 44.
Sweepstakes means any game, contest, advertising scheme or plan, or other promotion where consideration is not required for a person to enter to win or become eligible to receive any prize, the determination of which is based upon chance. "Sweepstakes" does not include bingo as authorized under this chapter, pari-mutuel wagering as authorized by Chapter 3769. of the Revised Code, lotteries conducted by the state lottery commission as authorized by Chapter 3770. of the Revised Code, and casino gaming as authorized by Chapter 3772. of the Revised Code.
Sweepstakes means a procedure for awarding a prize that is based on chance. “Sweepstakes” includes any such procedure in which a person is required to purchase anything, pay anything of value or make a donation as a condition of winning a prize or of receiving or obtaining information about a prize. “Sweepstakes” also includes any such procedure that is advertised in a way that creates a reasonable impression that a payment of anything of value, purchase of anything or making a donation is a condition of winning a prize or receiving or obtaining information about a prize.

Examples of Sweepstakes in a sentence

  • By entering this Sweepstakes you agree, except where prohibited, to have your name, address (city and state), photograph, voice and/or other likeness and Award information used for advertising, trade and promotional purposes and without further compensation, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, in any manner, worldwide in perpetuity without notice or review or approval at the discretion of OTTA.

  • Standard data charges from your mobile carrier may apply if entering this Sweepstakes on a mobile device.

  • The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

  • OTTA reserves the right to cancel or modify the terms of the Sweepstakes at any time, for any reason, with or without notice to Sweepstakes entrants, and by participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by such cancellation and/or modification.

  • Persons who tamper with, hack, manipulate or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, or who attempt to do the same may be subject to prosecution, and persons engaging in any of the foregoing activities or who are in violation of these Sweepstakes Rules, as solely determined by OTTA, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.


More Definitions of Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes means a game, advertising scheme, marketing scheme, or other
Sweepstakes means any game, advertising scheme or plan, or other promotion which, with or without payment of any consideration, a person may enter to win or become eligible to receive any prize, the determination of which is based upon an element of chance.
Sweepstakes means a procedure, activity, or event for the distribution of anything of value by lot, chance, or random selection where the odds for winning a prize are equal for each entry.
Sweepstakes. ' means “sweepstakes” as defined in RSA 287-D:27, VII, namely, “any game, advertising scheme or plan, or other promotion which, with or without payment of any consideration, a person may enter to win or become eligible to receive any prize, the determination of which is based upon chance. For purposes of this chapter, the term includes only those sweepstakes that an entrant can enter, play, or otherwise interact with using a gambling machine furnished by the sweepstakes operator or an affiliate or person under contract with the operator, in an establishment controlled by, affiliated with, or contracting with the operator.”
Sweepstakes means a contest that awards one or more prizes based on chance or the random selection of entries. (Bus. & Com. Code, Secs. 45.001(3), (4), (5), (7).)
Sweepstakes means any game, contest, advertising scheme or plan, or other promotion, but does not include bingo, whether or not consideration is required for a person to enter to win or become eligible to receive any prize, the determination of which is based upon chance.
Sweepstakes means a legal contest, competition, scheme, plan or game that (A) is conducted by a sponsor or promoter for advertising or promotional purposes related to the sale of goods, services or property where a prize is distributed by lot or by chance, and (B) does not require a permit or license to operate in the state;