Sweepstakes casinos, explained.
Sweepstakes casino guides
How sweepstakes casinos work, in plain English. Start with the basics, or jump to redemption, identity checks, apps and the law.
Basics
Sweepstakes and social casino games
The game types at sweepstakes and social casinos, how Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin play works, and what to check before you play any game.
9 min readWhat is a sweepstakes casino?
A sweepstakes casino runs casino-style games on play coins and promotional sweepstakes entries. How the model works, what can be redeemed and what to check.
7 min readCoins & redemption
Crypto sweepstakes casinos
How some sweepstakes casinos take crypto for Gold Coin packages or pay crypto prizes, plus what to know about volatility, fees, ID checks and tax records.
6 min readDaily login bonuses
What a sweepstakes casino daily login bonus is, how streaks and wheels work, why bonus Sweeps Coins carry playthrough, and how to keep it in proportion.
5 min readSweeps Coins and Gold Coins explained
Sweeps Coins are promotional sweepstakes entries; Gold Coins are for play only. How each works, why you can't buy Sweeps Coins and what sets their value.
6 min readHow to get free Sweeps Coins
The usual ways to get Sweeps Coins without buying anything, from daily logins to mail-in requests, and the rules that come with each one.
6 min readHow to redeem Sweeps Coins
How to redeem Sweeps Coins for prizes: meet playthrough, verify your identity, check the operator's minimums and methods, then avoid common delays.
7 min readSweepstakes casino identity verification (KYC)
Why sweepstakes casinos ask for ID, which documents operators may request, when checks happen, how to protect your documents and what to do if one fails.
5 min readSweeps Coins playthrough explained
Sweeps Coins playthrough is the play an operator requires before coins can be redeemed. What 1x means, a worked example and where to find the rule.
5 min readChoosing a site
How to choose a sweepstakes casino
A practical checklist for judging any sweepstakes casino: its rules, company details, redemption terms, identity checks, play tools and the red flags of a scam.
7 min readSweepstakes casino apps
How sweepstakes casino apps differ from mobile sites, what app-store rules allow, how to spot the official app, and which settings to switch on.
6 min readSweepstakes casino vs online casino: what's the difference?
Compare sweepstakes casino promotions with licensed online casinos: state-law limits, virtual coins, redemption and consumer oversight.
7 min read