Delaware Contest and Sweepstakes Laws

Yes, a free-to-enter giveaway is fine in Delaware. The Criminal Code says promotional plans aren't gambling unless the chance to win has to be paid for or something has to be bought.

• 11 Del. C. § 1408 exempts plans that stimulate interest in, or sales of, merchandise or services from the gambling offences, unless entrants pay money or something of real value for the chance, or must buy items.
• Selling or holding lottery tickets or similar chances is advancing gambling under § 1401, a class A misdemeanour.
• Delaware has no special sweepstakes registration or bonding rule in the statutes we checked.

Beyond these points, the general US rules on free entry and clear official rules likely apply.

Gleam generates Terms & Conditions for every Competition. Tick A Purchase or Donation is Required to Complete This Action on any paid Action and Gleam adds a free entry alternative. On the Pro Plan and above, Restrict Entries by Location can limit entry to the US, but it works by country, not state. To leave out a state, add the State field on the Pre-Entry tab and name the excluded states in your terms.

This isn't legal advice. Check your promotion with a lawyer licensed in Delaware before you launch.

Sources:

• Delaware Code Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter VII (Offences Involving Gambling)