The increased number of sweepstakes, contests, and games sponsored each year has been accompanied by a growing number of legal disputes. Analysis of the regulatory framework surrounding these promotional practices indicates that ambiguities and irregularities in the legal system are in part responsible for these disputes. This paper develops policy recommendations that are designed to reduce the number of conflicts by providing a more uniform regulatory plan.
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