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Posted by Bgrigg
on Friday, July 7, 2006 8:33 PM
Sadly it is quite likely that Australian law is what prevents you from entering and winning a prize. If it's any consolation, Quebec is exempt from the contest as well, due to it's own provincial laws. FSM isn't limiting the entries to only North America, though it may appear to be that way. Here is a quote from the former Ad Sales Representative for FSM explaining why: Michael Ellis wrote: | We have had, and continue to have
discussions about other types of contests that we could open up to our
world-wide readership, but I'm afraid the current monthly sweeps will
continue to be closed to readers outside of North America because each
country and/or province sets their own rules for sweepstakes.
Sweepstakes are considered games of chance, and are regulated
differently by each country and province. In most countries, the legal
standards are quite stringent, making it very difficult to properly
conduct a sweepstakes. Due to our limited distribution in countries
outside of North America, the differing rules governing each
country/province, and the associated expenses it is virtually
impossible for us to include countries outside of North America in our
sweepstakes.
We wish it were easier to conduct sweepstakes elsewhere, but for
now, we must limit participation to most areas of North America. |
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Michael, if you ever happen to read this, you're missed around the forums!
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