South Dakota Contest and Sweepstakes Laws
Yes, a free-to-enter giveaway is generally fine in South Dakota. Its lottery law turns on selling chances.
- SDCL § 22-25-24 defines a lottery as a plan that raises money by selling chances, for valuable consideration, to share in prizes.
- A giveaway where nobody pays for a chance doesn't fit that definition.
- South 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 South Dakota before you launch.
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Wyoming Contest and Sweepstakes Laws
Yes, free-to-enter giveaways are fine in Wyoming.