🏛️The Legality of MiniTon

Skill-based competitions have a long-standing presence in legal, social, and commercial spheres. Throughout history, games requiring strategic prowess have allowed players to demonstrate their abilities, ranging from traditional board games to large-scale sporting events. Presently, skill-based games are accessible on various media platforms, such as AOL, MSN, and Yahoo. Moreover, a burgeoning electronic sports (eSports) industry has emerged, offering professional gamers the chance to compete for real money in popular video games.

MiniTon is an innovative platform that enables mobile gamers to participate in skill-based multiplayer tournaments and win tangible rewards. The games offered by MiniTon are classified as games of skill, not chance, which renders the platform's tournaments legally permissible in most regions worldwide.

Are Skill-based Tournaments Gambling?

Contests that provide tangible rewards based on ability do not fall under the category of gambling, as the criteria for gambling generally involve three distinct components: (1) a reward, (2) payment for participation, and (3) an unpredictable result. Thus, if any of these three factors are absent, the contest is not regarded as gambling. With regards to MiniTon events, player performance determines the outcome, rather than luck, which renders them lawful in the majority of nations.

Cash Gameplay Enabled/Disabled Locations

Cash Disabled Countries

Afghanistan, Andhra Pradesh (State in India), Arunachal Pradesh (State in India), Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Congo (Democratic Republic), Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia (local name: Hrvatska), Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kerala (State in India), Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nagaland (State in India), Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Odisha (State in India), Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Sikkim (State in India), Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tamil Nadu (State in India), Telangana (State in India), Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe.

Cash Enabled U.S. States:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana (except Card-Based games), Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine (except Card-Based games), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC and Puerto Rico

MiniTon does not currently distinguish Tribal Land from the surrounding state. If a state is cash-disabled, so to will be all Tribal Land within its borders.

Cash Disabled U.S. States

Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, South DakotaCard Based Games - Cash Disabled Maine, Indiana

All gamers must be at least 18 years old and their device location settings must be enabled to ensure MiniTon eligibility.

How are skill-based games different from chance-based games?

When it comes to games, there are two primary categories: games of skill and games of chance. Games of skill require players to possess both physical and mental abilities, as well as knowledge, in order to achieve a desired outcome. These types of games often involve the use of strategy, tactics, physical coordination, strength, technical expertise, or other forms of knowledge. In contrast, games of chance heavily rely on random chance or uncertainty to determine the outcome. This can be achieved through various methods, such as using dice, playing cards, or numbered balls drawn from a container. It is worth noting that while some games of skill may incorporate an element of chance, and vice versa, the U.S. courts typically use either the predominance test or the material element test to determine the extent to which skill and chance play a role in determining the outcome of the game.

The Predominance Test

The predominance test is frequently utilized to evaluate whether a game is predominantly based on skill or chance. This method involves envisioning a spectrum with pure skill at one end and pure chance at the other. Chess serves as an illustration of a game that is primarily skill-based, whereas conventional slot machines are largely chance-based. Numerous games fall somewhere in between these two extremes, combining both skill and chance. If a game is mostly situated towards the skill end of the spectrum, it is generally classified as a game of skill.

The Material Element Test

Across eight states in the United States, the material element test is extensively employed to ascertain whether a game is based on skill or chance. This test assesses the extent to which chance influences the game's outcome. Games like Minesweeper heavily rely on a player's skills, but there are instances where random guesses come into play, ultimately deciding the winner and loser of the game. Despite skill being the dominant factor, chance still holds a considerable sway in determining the game's outcome.

How does MiniTon determine which games are skill-based?

MiniTon is developing a statistical model that effectively distinguishes games of skill from those of chance. This cutting-edge model is created by a highly acclaimed statistician and will accurately analyze game results from a vast range of games, offering valuable insights into the role of luck in determining the outcome.

MiniTon will develop a sophisticated engine to remove randomness and add skill to games with chance.

What happens if someone logs in from a place where real prize gaming is not legal?

In areas where real-prize gaming requiring skill is not allowed, MiniTon offers virtual currency tournaments that are open for players to participate. To guarantee eligibility for actual rewards, MiniTon relies on the IP address to confirm their location.

MiniTon Compliance

At MiniTon, we offer a safe and enjoyable platform for competitive gaming that rewards players with monetary and digital currency. We follow all federal and state laws by verifying the residency of account holders and checking IP addresses to ensure eligibility for real prize competitions. Our main focus is to provide a fair and secure gaming experience for all participants.