2020 GONE FISHIN’ TRIP GIVEAWAY Official Rules

1. The Contest is open to all U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents, at least 18 years of age, who reside in NEWS 9 Designated Market Area, as defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. ("DMA") except as otherwise provided in these or specific contest rules. For a copy of the DMA Map, visit www.News9.com/contests or click here. Employees of NEWS 9 and its affiliated parent and subsidiary companies, affiliated stations or companies, advertising and promotion agencies, sponsors, entities furnishing prizes or otherwise connected with the conduct of this Contest ("Contest Entities") and their respective officers, directors, representatives and agents, their immediate families and members of their households, are all ineligible and may not register or participate in the Contest.

2. Only one (1) prize may be awarded per household. Winners from other contests sponsored or conducted by NEWS 9 within thirty (30) days preceding the beginning of this contest are not eligible for this contest.

3. The Contest is void where prohibited by law.

4. No purchase, registration fee or donation of money is required to register or win.

5. By participating in this Contest, all entrants agree (a) to abide by these and any additional specific official rules and the decisions of the Contest Entities and contest officials designated by NEWS 9, which will be binding and final in all respects; (b) to the use of information by the Contest Entities for marketing and advertising purposes as allowed by applicable privacy policies and law; (c) to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Contest Entities and their officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all liability, claims, lawsuits, costs, expenses, fees, injuries (including death), losses, and damages resulting or alleged to result from participation in the Contest, acceptance or use of any prize, and/or from entrants fraudulent or otherwise wrongful acts or omissions; (d) not to sue the Contest Entities for any damages alleged to arise from winner's acceptance of or use of the prize(s); and (e) to the use of the entrants, name, voice, biography, and likeness by Contest Entities without further notice or compensation for promotion, advertising, filing, and dissemination purposes, except where otherwise prohibited by law.

6. "Contest Officials" designated by the management of NEWS 9 shall be responsible for interpretation and enforcement of the contest rules.

7. Contest Officials shall have the sole right to disqualify any participant for violation of these rules or any other published rules applicable to a specific contest, and to resolve all disputes in their sole discretion. Contest Entities (a) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any prize; (b) disclaim any implied warranty and (c) are not liable for injuries, losses or damages arising or alleged to arise out of any persons participation in the Contest. All disputes will be resolved under applicable Oklahoma laws.

8. Contest Entities are not responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected, undelivered, undeliverable, incomplete or unreadable entries. Contest Entities are not responsible for lost entries due to telephonic or electronic malfunctions. Contest Officials may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Contest or winning a prize if, in their sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrants or Contest Entities representatives. If for any reason this Contest is not capable of running as planned as a result of any causes beyond the reasonable control of Contest Entities including but not limited to tampering, unauthorized intervention or fraud which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Contest, then, Contest Officials reserve the right at their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest. The rules can be modified at any time without notice.

9. NEWS 9 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to alter, change, cancel or suspend this Contest, for any reason whatsoever, without prior notification.

10. How to enter: Viewers may participate in the 2020 Gone Fishin’ Trip Giveaway by completing an online entry form located at www.News9.com/fishing beginning July 6, 2020 through July 19, 2020. All entries must include participant's name, Email address, phone number, street address, city, state and age verification. In the event a participant does not have an email address or a phone number, participant should respond with “None”. However, participant must have either a phone number or email address to be contacted in the event they are selected as the winner. If an entry form does not include a phone number and does not include an email address, such entry will be deemed null and void. Entries must be received by 11:59pm on July 19, 2020. No more than one (1) entry, per person, per day, will be accepted. 

11. Alternate Form of Entry: Viewers may also enter the 2020 Gone Fishin’ Trip Giveaway by completing an entry form at Lucky Lure Tackle Shop located at 9427 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73120. Entry forms must be completed during regular business hours. All fields on the entry form must be completed and legible. If participant does not have an email address or a phone number, participant should respond with “None”. However, participant must have either a phone number or email address to be contacted in the event they are selected as the winner. Therefore, if an entry form doesn’t include a phone number or an email address, such entry will be deemed null and void and will not be included in the prize drawing. Any entries received that are not legible by Contest Officials, such entry form will be deemed null and void without notification to participant. One (1) winner will be selected by random number generator, from all valid entries received. Deadline to enter is July 20, 2020. Only one (1) entry per person, per day, will be accepted.

12. Alternate Form of Entry for Alternate Form of Entry: Participants may also submit a postcard entry via email to contest@News9.net with “2020 GONE FISHIN’ GIVEAWAY” in the subject line or by mail or hand delivery to NEWS 9: 2020 GONE FISHIN’ GIVEAWAY, 7401 N. Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Postcard entry must include participant’s name, age, town, phone number and email address. If a participant does not have an email address or a phone number, participant should respond with “None”. However, participant must have either a phone number or an email address to be contacted in the event they are selected as the winner. Therefore, if an entry form doesn’t include a phone number or an email address, such entry will be deemed null and void and will not be included in the prize drawing. Any entries received that are not legible by Contest Officials will not be included in prize drawing. Alternate Form of Alternate Form of Entries must be received by 4:00pm on July 20, 2020. No more than one (1) entry, per person, per weekday, will be accepted. Photocopies, facsimiles or other reproductions will not be eligible.

13. Winner Selection: Entries will be accepted starting July 6, 2020 through July 20, 2020 @ 11:59 pm. All entries received, including online entries, in-store entries and alternate form of entries, will be combined, and one (1) winner will be selected by random number generator. 

14. In the event of any of the following, the prize(s) will be awarded to an alternate winner: a. Prizewinner cannot be reached within twenty-four (24) hours of winner selection; b. NEWS 9 is unable to leave a voicemail due to a full voicemail box or because the mailbox is not properly set-up; c. Prizewinner does not return a phone call within forty-eight (48) hours of a message left by NEWS 9; d. Prizewinner does not timely return the signed Statement of Prizewinner; e. Prizewinner is determined not to be an eligible winner; or f. Any other reasons set forth in these rules.

15. No transfer, substitution, or cash equivalent for prizes will be allowed except at the Contest Entities' sole discretion due to prize unavailability. All federal, state, or other tax liabilities (including income taxes), and subsequent or related expenses such as, but not limited to, gasoline, insurance, and maintenance arising from the award of a prize from this Contest will be the sole responsibility of each prize winner. Any prize awarded in this Contest must be claimed within ten (10) working days of winner's notification by NEWS 9 or sooner, depending upon the specific prize or contest.

16. Prize: One (1) Guided Fishing Trip for two (2) with News 9’s Lacie Lowry, Lacey Swope, Robin Marsh & Jed Castles and one (1) $100 Visa card to pay for meals, transportation costs or any other expenses in connection with winning this prize. Guided Fishing trip will occur on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Lake Arcadia. Additional details will be given to winner upon notification. Total Prize Value, which includes intangible elements, is $2,000. Total Prize Value for tax purposes is $850 (only includes tangible portion of prize). Prize is non-refundable and has no cash value. Contest Officials will select one (1) winner, as outlined above, based on entry forms received. News 9 Personalities and/or Date and News 9 Guests are subject to change based on current CDC Guidelines & Restrictions because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, or for any other reason deemed necessary. 

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17. Winner(s) will be notified by telephone or email. Winner(s) must sign and return a Statement of Prizewinner provided by NEWS 9. The signed Statement of Prizewinner must be received by NEWS 9 within ten (10) days of the winner's notification. Winner(s) must show photo identification to claim prizes. NEWS 9 reserves the right to require additional identification and may choose to deny awarding the prize based on falsification of identification or fraud.

18. Odds of winning depend on the number of contest entries received.

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