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FTC obtains $9.5 million judgment against fraudulent sweepstakes operators

February 16, 2015
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On February 11, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had accepted a $9.5 million settlement in a case brought against a sweepstakes operator for violating a previous FTC order. The settlement also permanently prohibits the defendant, Crystal Ewing, from direct mail marketing. READ MORE

Supermarket chain gets freezer burn from $100K sweepstakes fine

June 13, 2013
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Once again, a large retailer has been charged with violating New York state law by failing to properly inform customers that they could enter a sweepstakes without having to make a purchase. This time it was The Great Atlantic and Pacific Teas Company. READ MORE

Got an in-store sweepstakes? Better register in Rhode Island

September 13, 2012
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Under Rhode Island law, any game, contest or other promotion offering the opportunity to win prizes valued over $500 must be registered with the secretary of state if the promotion takes place in a retail establishment. READ MORE