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We're a group of HS students going to NYC to learn about startups

44 points by jwoodbridge 14y ago

codegeek 14y ago
Not sure if payment page really works. I tried entering a number for tickets and the amount remained $0.
- jwoodbridge 14y ago
  Huh.. I can't get that to happen. Can you try refreshing. Sorry! I'll keep investigating.
  - codegeek 14y ago
    I am using IE8 just in case you wanted to know.
    - jwoodbridge 14y ago
      Thanks a lot. trying to pull up a copy now to test.
walke 14y ago
Best of luck! Side comment on: Raffle Creator -- while I love the idea I question the legality of it. While looking into doing various contest/raffle apps myself I was always stonewalled with legal issues. IANAL but I believe anytime you cross money with pure luck it is considered gambling and must be regulated.
- hogu 14y ago
  I built something like this and abandoned it for that precise reason
pitt1980 14y ago
so do you have any itenerary planned for your time in NYC?
- jwoodbridge 14y ago
  It looks like we're going to spending most of time in-depth with Quirky and Fab if everything well, but we're looking for one more company to visit as well.
  - mbesto 14y ago
    Why don't they just pay for you to intern there? Sounds like a fantastic opportunity for both sides.
anonymouz 14y ago
The site makes me wonder what the legal situation of raffles with regards to gambling regulations in the US (or anywhere else) is? I know they are popular in schools. Are they are legal without having to acquire any permits, or are they are usually just to low profile to matter?
- gav 14y ago
  They are generally legal for non-profits, but it's complicated and depends on the state. General information: http://www.nals.org/?p=1340 http://www.nals.org/?p=1340 New York State: http://www.charitiesnys.com/pdfs/raffles.pdf http://www.charitiesnys.com/pdfs/raffles.pdf
thattallguy 14y ago
Please check into the legal implications of this and add some detailed CYA (cover your ass) terms to that page. The way it is set up now is not legale in my province at least. (and most likely all of Canada ) Sweepstakes = gambling

44 points by jwoodbridge 14y ago

codegeek 14y ago

Not sure if payment page really works. I tried entering a number for tickets and the amount remained $0.

jwoodbridge 14y ago
Huh.. I can't get that to happen. Can you try refreshing. Sorry! I'll keep investigating.
- codegeek 14y ago
  I am using IE8 just in case you wanted to know.
  - jwoodbridge 14y ago
    Thanks a lot. trying to pull up a copy now to test.

walke 14y ago

Best of luck! Side comment on: Raffle Creator -- while I love the idea I question the legality of it. While looking into doing various contest/raffle apps myself I was always stonewalled with legal issues. IANAL but I believe anytime you cross money with pure luck it is considered gambling and must be regulated.

hogu 14y ago
I built something like this and abandoned it for that precise reason

pitt1980 14y ago

so do you have any itenerary planned for your time in NYC?

jwoodbridge 14y ago
It looks like we're going to spending most of time in-depth with Quirky and Fab if everything well, but we're looking for one more company to visit as well.
- mbesto 14y ago
  Why don't they just pay for you to intern there? Sounds like a fantastic opportunity for both sides.

anonymouz 14y ago

The site makes me wonder what the legal situation of raffles with regards to gambling regulations in the US (or anywhere else) is? I know they are popular in schools. Are they are legal without having to acquire any permits, or are they are usually just to low profile to matter?

gav 14y ago
They are generally legal for non-profits, but it's complicated and depends on the state. General information: http://www.nals.org/?p=1340 http://www.nals.org/?p=1340 New York State: http://www.charitiesnys.com/pdfs/raffles.pdf http://www.charitiesnys.com/pdfs/raffles.pdf

thattallguy 14y ago

Please check into the legal implications of this and add some detailed CYA (cover your ass) terms to that page. The way it is set up now is not legale in my province at least. (and most likely all of Canada ) Sweepstakes = gambling