iPhone SDK terms relaxed to allow lotteries (Poll)

Updated February 25, 2010 at 8:06 a.m. PST: Update and correction to reflect that the app is now free and the prize is up to $1,000 daily.


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According to a report by RegHardware, Apple is now allowing developers to add contests, lotteries, or sweepstakes to iPhone and iPod Touch apps, thanks to a new SDK rule, if those contests follow some strict guidelines:

  • Developers must be the sole sponsor of a promotion.
  • The app promotion must comply with all local laws.
  • Developers must clearly state that Apple has no sponsorship or responsibility for the in-app promotion.

This new rule could result in an influx of iPhone apps focused on winning money. One such app, Ka-Ching (iTunes link), has already appeared after previous rejections from the App Store. In this case, after purchasing the app for $.99, you push the app’s only button for a chance to win a $1,000 daily prize.

Will this genre of app encourage gambling problems in iPhone users? What do you think about gambling on the iPhone? Answer our poll to leave your opinion.

Should Apple allow gambling, sweepstakes, or lottery apps on the iPhone?(answers)

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