Why ask a legal question to a bunch of non-lawyers? What good could come of that? There are only two possible responses Because chances are, some people here m

Why ask a legal question to a bunch of non-lawyers? What good could come of that? There are only two possible responses Because chances are, some people here might have actually paid $200 an hour and talked to a lawyer about this subject. I can't afford that on a regular basis for one off questions. I've read a number of posts asking for legal advice here, and a number of those posts contain the answer, "Here's my opinion, but you _really_ need a lawyer, dude." Case in point, I actually really enjoyed your legalesque advice on sweepstakes vs gambling in different states a while back. http://searchyc.com/sweepstakes+gambling+mattmaroon http://searchyc.com/sweepstakes+gambling+mattmaroon I'm sure with your background in the gambling world, you've had some exposure to those laws. I took what you said at face value and with a big pinch of salt. Should my site ever create a sweepstakes, I'll certainly be more cautious as a result of what you said, and I probably will pony up the Benjamins and talk to a lawyer about it. You also have a good point in that anyone who makes legal decisions about things pertaining to their business because of what they read in an online forum has problems.