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What is a sweepstakes casino?
A casino-style site that runs as a legal promotion. You play with Gold Coins (no cash value) and Sweepstakes Coins (redeemable for prizes once you meet the minimum). No purchase is needed to play or redeem.
Is it gambling?
Not in the legal sense. Prizes come from sweepstakes entries with a free route, which is why these sites are not licensed as casinos and why nothing here is real-money gambling.
How old do I have to be?
18 at most casinos, 21 at some, and 21 everywhere at Stake.us. Some states require 21 for everyone.
Do I need a bonus code?
No. Every sign-up package on this site is applied automatically.
Can I play in my state?
In 36 states. See the state page for the thirteen closed states and the Oklahoma date.
Are the casinos safe?
All eighteen paid our test prize and run identity checks before paying. Slower casinos sit lower in the table but all paid.
Money
Coins, minimums and payouts
How fast will I be paid?
Seven hours at Mega Bonanza, about ten at Stake.us, up to three days at ThrillCoins. Every row shows the time we measured.
What is the minimum to redeem?
50 Sweepstakes Coins at most casinos; 100 SC at Chumba, LuckyLand and ThrillCoins; 1,200 FC at Fortune Coins.
What is playthrough?
How many times a coin must be wagered before it counts towards a redemption. 1x is standard; Golden Hearts Games and ThrillCoins use 2x.
Can I cash out Gold Coins?
No. Gold, Crown, Lucky, Tournament and WOW Coins are play money only.
Will I need to send ID?
Yes, before the first redemption at every casino. Register with the details on your ID to avoid delays.
Do you earn money from sign-ups?
No. No affiliate commissions, no tracking links. Rankings come from measured figures only.
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