What is the name of your state? Minnesota.
I have read that operating online lotteries are illegal (or at least way too difficult to really consider), but what about minigames that award cash prizes?
An example of one of these minigames would be called "BreakOut", which goes like this:
Two players agree to play for a certain dollar amount each (chosen by them, for example $3 each). Once the game begins, they each have a half an hour to click a "Breakout" button and try to escape from jail. If both players try to escape within 30 seconds of eathother, they make too much noise and they both lose. However, if one person escapes and the other doesn't try until at least 30 seconds after, that player wins double his money (perhaps minus a small administrative fee).
Would this be considered legal? It is partly chance, but relies more on psychology (sort of a "game theory" application). It would require either a credit card, or a Paypal, so participants would have to be at least 18 to play. Thanks for any help
-Alex
I have read that operating online lotteries are illegal (or at least way too difficult to really consider), but what about minigames that award cash prizes?
An example of one of these minigames would be called "BreakOut", which goes like this:
Two players agree to play for a certain dollar amount each (chosen by them, for example $3 each). Once the game begins, they each have a half an hour to click a "Breakout" button and try to escape from jail. If both players try to escape within 30 seconds of eathother, they make too much noise and they both lose. However, if one person escapes and the other doesn't try until at least 30 seconds after, that player wins double his money (perhaps minus a small administrative fee).
Would this be considered legal? It is partly chance, but relies more on psychology (sort of a "game theory" application). It would require either a credit card, or a Paypal, so participants would have to be at least 18 to play. Thanks for any help
-Alex