[rnotaro]

> CONTEST IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND WORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR QUEBEC, CRIMEA, CUBA, IRAN, SYRIA, NORTH KOREA, and SUDAN.

Ah yes, Quebec, excluded of most contests.

https://capturetheflag.withgoogle.com/rules

[jrockway]

Quebec has a lot of rules for contests; advance registration with the government, providing them with a % of the prize value in advance, etc. Probably not worth the paperwork when dealing with them internationally.

[dlord]

It's not required to do so anymore for internationally based contests.

https://www-racj-gouv-qc-ca.translate.goog/communications/no...

[bombcar]

Isn’t that where you have to answer a math question if you win?

[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

[rzzzt]

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

[robobro]

Surprised Russia isn't on the list..

[8jef]

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

[Justin_K]

Their laws are so terrible it's not worth the trouble. Their citizens need to vote for change.

[speed_spread]

Funny cause Quebec elections are ongoing right now and it looks like the do-nothing party is gonna stay in charge.

[Thorrez]

Hmm, I don't know whether that applies to H4CK1NG G00GL3 or just to the main CTF (which took place from July 1 to July 3).