[bombcar]

Very weird way of wording it.

Also Quebec is finally on the axis of evil where it belongs, I guess.

[pluc]

It's because we've nationalized gambling[1], and so all gambling/contests need to be approved by the government.

1: https://portail.lotoquebec.com/en/home

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loto-Qu%C3%A9bec

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_Quebec

[gruez]

> It's because we've nationalized gambling[1], and so all gambling/contests need to be approved by the government.

What you're describing (the state has a monopoly on gambling) is applicable to many other jurisdictions in US/Canada that aren't excluded from the website.

[Thorrez]

Yeah, it doesn't have to do with nationalized gambling. It has to do with strict sweepstakes laws.

* Register the sweepstakes rules and all advertisements used to promote the contest with the Quebec government at least 30 days ahead of the sweepstakes' launch.

* Pay a fee of up to 10% of the sweepstakes' value, depending on who is allowed to enter.

* Offer the sweepstakes rules in French as well as English.

https://www.liveabout.com/why-are-so-many-competitions-void-...

[jbglenn]

Nationalized lol

[rzzzt]

It's because of the all-consuming void they have there -- the Void in Quebec.

[robobro]

Surprised Russia isn't on the list..

[arthurcolle]

Payoff was 2 potatoes, only had 1 to spare.

[8jef]

Yeah, right, and we know where you live, I guess.