Reese's $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws, says Massachusetts consumer advocate
Only after people have bought and opened a package can they see the small print: no purchase is necessary to enter the sweepstakes.
Source: cbsnews.com
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'Pay to play?' Reese's $25K contest may be against sweepstakes laws
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.
Source: yahoo.com
Reese's $25,000 Promotion May Be In Violation Of Illinois Laws
If you've been tempted to buy yourself a package of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups because you saw a chance to win $25,000 on the label, be advised that there are groups saying that the Reese's promotion (or sweepstakes) is in violation of not only Illinois state law, but federal laws and regulations as well. If you bought them just because you needed a chocolate and peanut butter fix---don't worry about it.
Source: 97zokonline.com
Reese's Promotion May Violate State, Federal Law
Consumers can only see "no purchase necessary" after buying and opening the package.
Source: mbtmag.com
Reese's $25K promotion may violate sweepstakes law – Times News Online
Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion on two-cup packages reads “You could win $25,000...
Source: tnonline.com