Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to run a sports promotion, you should learn as much as possible about it. Learning about sports gambling and learning sports betting are both good places to start. Many sports-related activities can be used for gambling.
Fantasy football is one example. Fantasy football can be played for free … but there are also high-stakes fantasy football leagues (with their own commissioner and large entry fees).
Sports Boards Central sports boards and office pools fall within the gambling industry only by association … they’re much like cards and dice. While dice and cards can be used for the purpose of gambling (such as poker or craps), they can also be used for fun (board games and Go Fish, for example). Cards and dice are props — or tools — used for entertainment.
In the same way, sports boards and office pools are tools used for a sports promotion. These frequently asked questions will help you understand how!
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Are sports boards and office pools legal?
In many places, yes; in all places, no. Sports boards and office pools are considered social gambling if run correctly — that is, when there’s a 100% payout and when they are played in a state where sports boards and office pools are legal.
Are office pools and sports boards considered to be social gambling?
Yes: As long as they meet the criterion of the definition of social gambling definition (i.e., there’s a 100% payout to the participant of the board or pool).
Is social gambling legal in all 50 states?
No: it’s not legal everywhere, although it is in about 60% of the United States. We recommend that you check your state gambling laws, which can be found here
If social gambling is legal in my state, is it legal to do it everywhere in the state?
Not necessarily: For example, if the venue for the promotion is an establishment that serves alcohol, you’ll want to check with your local state and community liquor authorities for additional restrictions.