North Dakota Contest and Sweepstakes Laws

Yes, a free-to-enter giveaway is generally fine in North Dakota, and lawful skill contests are excluded from its gambling definition.

• N.D.C.C. § 12.1-28-01 defines a lottery as awarding something of value by chance to participants, some or all of whom paid for the chance.
• Lawful contests of skill, speed, strength or endurance, where awards go only to entrants, aren't gambling.
• North Dakota 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 North Dakota before you launch.

Sources:

• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12.1-28, Gambling