Sweepstakes basics
How sweepstakes casinos work
A sweepstakes casino is a free promotion that looks like a casino. Here is what that means in practice.
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Gold Coins and Sweepstakes Coins
Gold Coins are play money. You get lots of them, you can buy more, and you can never cash them out.Sweepstakes Coins are free promotional coins. Nobody can buy them. You get them when you join, every day you log in, as an extra with Gold Coin purchases, or by posting a written request. Anything you win with them can be redeemed for a prize.
Because the coins that win prizes are always available for free, US law treats this as a sweepstakes and not as gambling.
In practice
What you do, step by step
1Join
Enter your name, birth date, email and state, then confirm your email.
2Choose a coin
Switch each game to Sweepstakes Coins if you want to play for prizes.
3Meet the terms
Play the free coins through and build up to the minimum, usually 50.
4Cash out
Verify your ID once and request your prize.
Money
Is there any cost?
No. Joining and playing are free at every casino we rank. Some players buy Gold Coins to play for longer. That is a choice, never a requirement.
If you do buy, decide on a budget first and stick to it. Our safe play page explains the limits you can set.
Common questions
Things new players often ask
Can I pay for Sweepstakes Coins?
No. They are only ever given away for free.
How is a prize paid?
By bank transfer or as a gift card, after a one time ID check.
Why are some states closed?
Each state sets its own rules and 14 have said no. See the state guide.
Can I trust the games?
They come from the same studios that supply licensed casinos, and the casinos publish their payout rates.