April Savings Challenge 2026: Official Rules and Regulations
1. Eligibility
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- The challenge is open to individuals who meet the age requirements set by the organization (typically 18+ for prizes involving financial accounts).
- Participation is limited to natural persons; corporations or other entities are ineligible.
- Employees of the sponsoring organization and their immediate family members are ineligible to participate in the raffle portion of the challenge.
2. How to Enter
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- Participation: Entry is gained by participating in the April Savings Challenge as outlined in the campaign strategy.
- No Purchase Necessary: To comply with Kansas law and avoid being classified as an illegal lottery, a “no purchase necessary” free entry method must be available. Participation in the savings challenge itself must not require a fee beyond the act of saving.
- Entry Limits: Participants may be limited to one entry per person or account.
3. Prize Drawing and Odds
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- Random Selection: Winners will be determined by a random drawing from all eligible entries.
- Equal Chance: Every entry (or raffle ticket, if applicable) must have an equal opportunity to win.
- Odds: The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
4. Prize Details
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- The specific prizes, including their approximate retail value (ARV), must be clearly stated before the drawing.
- Prizes are non-transferable and no substitutions are allowed except at the discretion of the sponsor.
5. Winner Notification and Claiming Prizes
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- Notification: Winners will be notified via the contact information provided at entry.
- Claim Period: Winners must claim their prize within 30 days of the drawing. If a winner cannot be located or fails to claim the prize, a second drawing from the original pool of entries must be conducted.
- Verification: Winners may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release.
6. Taxes and Reporting
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- Winners are responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes associated with prize acceptance.
- The organization is required to report any prize with a retail value of $1,199 or more to the Kansas Department of Revenue.
7. General Conditions
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- Compliance: This promotion is subject to all applicable Kansas laws and regulations regarding charitable gaming and prize winnings.
- Tampering: The sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.
- Recordkeeping: The organization will maintain records of the drawing, including the names and addresses of winners, for at least three years.