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What’s the Difference Between a Raffle and a Sweepstakes?

David O. Klein
David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the telemarketing, technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements.
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Barstool Sports Cited for Possibly Violating Massachusetts Gambling Advertising Laws
Barstool Sports (“Barstool”) has ceased its “Can’t Lose Parlay” promotion after facing scrutiny for possibly violating Massachusetts gambling advertising laws. Barstool is a sports and

Sweepstakes Law: A Primer on How to Run Compliant Promotions
Sweepstakes promotions are sweeping the nation. With each month and season comes a new and innovative contest. Entities in the not-for-profit sector are getting in

What’s the Difference Between a Raffle and a Sweepstakes?
What is more enticing than the opportunity to win something? An increasing number of companies are betting that consumers will be drawn by the chance

Sweepstakes Law: Money for Nothing, Album for Free?
The marketing industry continues to generate interest in various brands, products, and services by offering unique and engaging sweepstakes promotions. Companies design contests to reach

New York Gambling Advertising Laws to Change?
Just one year ago, online sports betting launched in New York State. Throughout 2022, New York set sports gambling tax revenue records, outperforming every other

Sports Gambling Marketing’s New Market: Ohio!
On January 1, 2023, a new law went into effect that legalizes sports gambling at brick-and-mortar locations, and via the Internet and mobile devices in

Do Sweepstakes Rules Need a Mandatory Arbitration Clause?
The short answer is a resounding, Yes! Many of our blogs that cover sweepstakes rules often focus on the material provisions that should be contained

Hungry for Sweepstakes Rules?
McDonalds is one of the most iconic brands in the world. The Golden Arches are internationally recognized and certainly lure would-be customers into the fast-food

Take Your Marketing up a Notch With a Sweepstakes or Contest!
Historically, companies have used sweepstakes and contests to market their products and services. It is undeniable that these tools attract new customers and help to

Court Rules in Favor of Leading Sweepstakes Marketing Promoter
Sweepstakes marketing campaigns are creative methods by which to spark interest in a business’ goods and/or services. Many companies are coming up with new and

California Court Sides with Coinbase in Sweepstakes AMOE Action
Running a promotional sweepstakes is an innovative and creative way to attract and retain new customers. However, promoters and administrators must be sure to follow

So You Want to Run a Discord Sweepstakes? Be Careful!!!
First off, what is Discord? For the uninitiated, according to its website, “Discord is a voice, video and text communication service used by over a