Tag: New York sweepstakes registration

Sweepstakes Void in Florida, New York, and Rhode Island?

One question we hear frequently: Why are so many sweepstakes void in Florida, New York, and sometimes Rhode Island? The answer is simple: The states of Florida, New York, and Rhode Island require sweepstakes registration and Florida and New York also require bonding. Many Sponsors of sweepstakes 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

July 20, 2026

How to Register a Sweepstakes in New York

As you have read in previous blog posts, sometimes you have to register your sweepstakes with certain states if the approximate retail value “ARV” of all prizes offered is over a certain amount. The states of New York and Florida require registration and bonding when the total ARV exceeds $5,000; and the state of Rhode Island requires registration only if the ARV is over $500. You do not have

July 13, 2026

What is a Sweepstakes Surety Bond and How Do I Obtain One?

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. If a Sweepstakes meets the requirements of Registration in the appropriate States

September 11, 2015