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ARTICLE · 02 JULY 2012

An Exclusive Interview With Florida’s Top Sweepstakes Regulator – Part One

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Florida is a recognized leader in the development and enforcement of sweepstakes laws and regulations in the United States.

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Dale Joerling
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Florida is a recognized leader in the development and enforcement of sweepstakes laws and regulations in the United States. 

It's one of only three states in the country that requires certain sweepstakes be registered and bonded before they can operate in the state. Florida also closely monitors key aspects of these promotions, from drafts of official rules to the final list of prize winners. 

Florida's regulators are not hesitant to bring administrative actions and impose fines for a sponsor's failure to comply with the state's requirements. However, the knowledgeable staff of Florida's Division of Consumer Services is also very pleasant and helpful in answering questions about sweepstakes in their state.

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