Tag: Florida sweepstakes registration

Sweepstakes Void in Florida and New York

One question we hear frequently: Why are so many sweepstakes void in Florida and New York? The answer is simple: some states require registration and bonding. Many companies either don’t want to deal with that requirement, don’t want to spend the extra money, or they have run out of time to file. We have written other posts about the registration requirements for Florida, New York and Rhode Island, as well

June 7, 2017

How to Obtain a Sweepstakes Bond

This week’s blog was contributed by one of our Account Supervisors, Cheryl Thornton. Before we discuss the process of obtaining a bond for a Sweepstakes, let’s first explain what a bond is and why it is needed for a Sweepstakes. A bond, also known as a surety bond, is a financial instrument that protects the public from fraud or credit losses by guaranteeing payment and/or awarding of the prizes offered.

September 11, 2015

Implications of Not Registering a Sweepstakes in Florida

We frequently hear this from people who call us in a panic: “I didn’t know I had to register a sweepstakes in Florida. What’s the worst that can happen?” If the promotion won’t start for another 30 days, don’t stress. Review our information on Florida sweepstakes registration, and possibly getting a waiver, or contact us to get it done for you. If your promotion is less than 30 days

January 21, 2015

How to Register a Sweepstakes in Florida

Joe Keffas, one of Marden-Kane’s former Promotion Coordinators, contributed this informative article on the Florida sweepstakes registration process. Does your sweepstakes have a total prize Approximate Retail Value of over $5,000? If you’ve answered yes, then this blog is for you. When your sweepstakes has a total prize Approximate Retail Value of over $5,000, by law you have to register it with the state of Florida. (Note: You do

February 6, 2014