Running and Online Raffle?

[JadeBlade]

Jurisdiction

California

I am a start-up website and I want to run a raffle like this:

For an iPod you can get entered to win for $1 once we reach the amount of the ipod a random winner will be selected.

I see tons of regulations for charities, but none for businesses.

 

[army judge]

I am a start-up website and I want to run a raffle like this:

For an iPod you can get entered to win for $1 once we reach the amount of the ipod a random winner will be selected.

I see tons of regulations for charities, but none for businesses.

It is likely that running any type of lottery or raffle is illegal.

I suggest you discuss the matter with a California licensed attorney before you begin such an enterprise.

Another option would be to inquire of General Kamala Harris, the California Attorney General:

Home | State of California - Department of Justice - Kamala D. Harris Attorney General