I have never understood why otherwise sane people would want to enter an Ironman triathlon. An Ironman requires you to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a 26.2 marathon, all within 17 hours. READ MORE
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Supermarket chain gets freezer burn from $100K sweepstakes fine
June 13, 2013
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
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
Does the Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act apply to your sweepstakes?
August 28, 2012
Promoting the sweepstakes via the U.S. Postal Service triggers application of the Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act (DMPEA) which contains a sizeable list of items that must be included in the sweepstakes. READ MORE
FCC expands its reach to online sweepstakes and contests
February 2, 2012
Operating in accordance with the rules and alerting entrants to the material terms of the sweepstakes or contest is sound advice when creating any sweepstakes or contest. READ MORE