About Us

Who We Are and What We Do

Sweeps is an independent comparison and review site covering sweepstakes casinos and social casinos available to players in the United States. We research, evaluate and rank platforms that use the promotional sweepstakes model — the dual-currency system that lets people play casino-style games without placing traditional real-money wagers.

We are not a casino operator, and we do not run any gaming services. Every platform listed on this site is operated by a third party. Our role is to give you clear, honest information so you can decide which — if any — of these platforms suits you.

What Sweepstakes Casinos Actually Are

Before explaining how we work, it helps to understand the model we cover. Sweepstakes casinos are online platforms that operate under a promotional sweepstakes framework rather than a traditional gambling licence. They typically offer two types of virtual currency:

• Gold Coins (GC) — a free-play currency used for entertainment. They have no redemption value.
• Sweepstakes Coins (SC) — a promotional currency that can be redeemed for prizes, subject to eligibility, verification and the platform's terms.

Participation generally does not require a purchase. Legitimate platforms offer a no-purchase-necessary alternative method of entry (AMOE) — often a mail-in request — so players can obtain Sweepstakes Coins without spending money. This distinction is central to how the sweepstakes model is structured under US promotional law.

Availability varies by state. Some states restrict or prohibit sweepstakes casino platforms, and individual operators may also choose not to serve certain states. Laws in this area change frequently, so we always recommend checking a platform's current eligibility list and your own state's rules before signing up.

How We Research and Rank Platforms

Every platform that appears on this site has been reviewed against a consistent set of criteria. No operator can buy a higher ranking, and commission arrangements do not influence editorial position. We may earn a referral fee when a reader signs up through a link on this site, but that relationship is disclosed clearly and does not decide how we assess a platform.

The factors we weigh when reviewing a sweepstakes casino include:

• Game library — the breadth and variety of slots, table games, and other formats on offer.
• Welcome offer and daily rewards — what new players receive, on what conditions, and how ongoing loyalty perks are structured.
• Sweepstakes Coin availability — how easy it is to obtain SC through free methods, not only through purchases.
• Redemption process — minimum thresholds, accepted payout methods, identity verification requirements, and realistic processing timelines.
• State availability — which states the platform serves and which it excludes.
• Platform quality — mobile experience, navigation, speed and ease of use.
• Transparency of terms — how clearly the platform communicates its rules, limits and conditions.
• Responsible play tools — whether the platform provides meaningful resources for players who want to manage their activity.

Ratings are editorial scores based on our research and reflect the above criteria. They are not customer review aggregates, and we do not claim to have deposited funds or played games on any platform in order to produce a rating.

The Platforms We Cover

Our current rankings include ten sweepstakes casino platforms, each assessed on the criteria above. The highest-ranked platforms at the time of our last review are shown below alongside their editorial scores and headline welcome offers.

Offers, terms and ratings are reviewed regularly. Welcome offers are subject to each platform's eligibility rules, wagering requirements and state restrictions. Always verify current terms directly with the operator before signing up.

Our Editorial Independence

Sweeps operates as an affiliate site. This means we may receive a commission if a reader follows a link from this site and creates an account with one of the platforms we list. That commercial relationship does not alter our rankings, and it does not mean we endorse every aspect of a platform we list.

Where a platform has weaknesses — whether in its redemption process, state availability, terms clarity or anything else — we say so. A platform cannot pay its way to a higher rating, and no platform appears on this site simply because it offers a commission arrangement.

Who This Site Is For

Our content is aimed at adults aged 18 and over. Some platforms require users to be 21 or older, either across all states or in states where local law or company policy sets a higher minimum age. Age eligibility information is included in individual platform reviews.

The readers who tend to find this site most useful include:

• People in states where traditional real-money online casinos are not legally available, who want to play casino-style games through a legal alternative framework.
• Casual players who enjoy slots, card games and table game formats for entertainment and want to understand which platforms offer the best free-play experience.
• Players interested in daily login rewards, promotional events and loyalty programmes — and who want to compare what different platforms offer.
• Anyone considering a sweepstakes casino for the first time who wants an honest overview of how the model works before committing time or money.

This site does not target minors. None of our content is aimed at or suitable for anyone under the legal minimum age.

A Note on Responsible Play

Sweepstakes casinos are distinct from regulated real-money gambling, but they involve casino-style games with outcomes determined by chance. Prize redemptions are possible but never guaranteed, and results vary. If you find yourself spending more time or money on these platforms than you intended, or if gaming is affecting other areas of your life, please visit our responsible gambling resources for guidance and support tools.

We include information on responsible play across our reviews because we believe it belongs beside the content it relates to, not in a separate section that most readers never see.

Accuracy and Updates

Sweepstakes casino offers, state eligibility lists, redemption terms and platform features change frequently. We review our content on a regular basis and update ratings and offer details when we identify material changes. The date shown at the top of each page reflects when it was last reviewed.

Despite this, we cannot guarantee that every detail is current at the moment you read it. Bonus offers in particular can change without notice. We recommend verifying the current terms directly with any platform before creating an account or making a purchase.

We do not reproduce promotional copy from the platforms we cover. Where offer details appear on this site, they are based on our own research and are presented alongside the material conditions that apply — eligibility, limits, geographic restrictions and any purchase requirements.

Get in Touch

If you have a question about our methodology, want to flag an inaccuracy, or have a general enquiry, you can reach us through our contact page. We read every message and aim to respond promptly.

You can also review our terms and conditions for the full legal framework that governs use of this site.