Aquapanther

Maybe a bit of a stupid question...but as I can't work for a few months (or even volunteer) I may as well use the time trying to get good stuff by other means!

Rete

Depends on the competition. If there is fine print, read it. If you are thinking of car racing, marathon running, etc. the organization should have a website. If you don't get paid for participating, IMHO I can see why not.

Aquapanther

I think I'm using UK terminology rather than US...perhaps contest or sweepstakes would be better?

So as a very random example that I just searched for;

https://www.republiclab.com/iphone-x-giveaway/

Noorah101

Yes, you can, but as Rete said make sure you read all the fine print to make sure it's not limited to USCs or US PRs.

Rene

Aquapanther

Excellent. Thank you!

Rete

I know in NYS you need to be a PR to collect your winnings. Since you are married to a US citizen, she can always claim any winnings that you are unsure of.

Cook_County

Remember that prizes are taxable income.

Octang Frye

Complete the caption competition and win X for life?
I seem to recall reading about people who entered competitions like these almost for a living.