South Carolina Contest and Sweepstakes Laws
In South Carolina, contests and sweepstakes are allowed when structured to avoid the legal definition of an illegal lottery. A lottery in South Carolina consists of three elements: prize, chance, and consideration. Sweepstakes eliminate consideration by offering a Free Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE), and contests remove chance by relying on skill-based competitions to determine winners.
Sponsors must clearly disclose all material terms of the promotion, including eligibility requirements, entry methods, odds of winning, and prize descriptions. Sweepstakes promotions must offer a genuine free entry option and cannot require a purchase or payment. Businesses must also comply with the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act, which prohibits deceptive or unfair promotional practices.
Charitable gaming activities, such as raffles, are separately regulated and generally require licensing through the South Carolina Secretary of State. Private business promotions targeting South Carolina residents must maintain transparency, fairness, and compliance with the state’s gambling and consumer protection laws. Sources:
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Oklahoma Contest and Sweepstakes Laws
Probably, if entry is free. We haven't found a sweepstakes rule specific to Oklahoma, so the general US rules apply.