About Us

Sweeps is an independent research site for people exploring new sweepstakes casinos in the US. We track newly launched platforms, review how their dual-currency model actually works, and put together comparisons so readers can see the differences between operators before creating an account anywhere.

We are not a casino, and we do not process wagers, sell coins or handle prize redemptions. Sweepstakes casinos operate on a promotional model rather than traditional real-money gambling: players typically receive Gold Coins for entertainment play and can also obtain Sweepstakes Coins, which may be redeemable for prizes once an operator's eligibility and verification requirements are met. Our job is to explain that model clearly and compare how different sites apply it — not to run the games ourselves.

What We Cover on This Site

Because sweepstakes casinos launch frequently and change their terms often, our focus is squarely on what's new and what's changed. That means:

• Coverage of recently launched sweepstakes and social casino platforms, alongside the more established names
• Comparisons of welcome offers, daily login rewards and ongoing promotions, including the material conditions attached to each
• Explanations of how Gold Coin and Sweepstakes Coin balances differ, and how redemption generally works
• Notes on which states operators say they serve, since eligibility varies and shifts over time
• Plain-language breakdowns of game libraries, loyalty perks and the sports-style or adjacent products some operators also run

How We Put Our Rankings Together

Our ratings for platforms like Spinblitz, Crown Coins, Lone Star and the other sites listed on this page reflect a mix of factors: the clarity and fairness of the welcome offer's terms, the apparent breadth of the game library, how straightforward the site is to navigate on mobile, and whether the operator is transparent about redemption thresholds, verification steps and state availability. We look at publicly available information, published terms and conditions, and how each operator presents its no-purchase-necessary option.

Commission does not buy placement on this site. Some of the operators we cover pay us a fee if a reader signs up through a link here, and we disclose that plainly wherever offers appear. That relationship never determines which platform ranks higher or whether a site gets covered at all — a lower-ranked or poorly-reviewed operator earns us the same commission structure as a top-ranked one, so there's no incentive built into our scoring to favor either.

Why "New" Matters in This Space

New sweepstakes casinos tend to launch with aggressive welcome offers — large Gold Coin packages, bonus Sweepstakes Coins, or free spins tied to a specific slot title — to build an initial player base quickly. That can mean genuinely strong value for early adopters, but it also means newer platforms have a shorter track record on things like support responsiveness, redemption processing times and how consistently they honor their stated terms. We flag both sides: what a new operator's offer looks like on paper, and what we don't yet know about how it performs once a reader is playing regularly.

What We Won't Claim

A few things we're careful not to say, because they wouldn't be accurate:

• We don't describe sweepstakes casinos as real-money gambling — the legal structure is different, and we explain that difference rather than blurring it
• We don't say any platform is available or legal in all states. Availability varies, some jurisdictions restrict or prohibit this model, and operators decide for themselves which states they serve
• We don't promise winnings, fast cash-outs, or that Sweepstakes Coins convert to prizes without conditions. Redemption generally involves minimum thresholds, identity verification and the operator's own terms
• We don't hide the free entry option. Legitimate sweepstakes casinos generally allow participation and entry without a purchase, often through an alternative method of entry, and we say so rather than implying coin packages are required

Who This Site Is For

Our readers are adults of legal age — 18 or 21 depending on the operator and state — who are usually in one of a few situations: living somewhere without licensed real-money online casinos and looking for a legal alternative, wanting to try casino-style games without a required deposit, or already familiar with sweepstakes casinos and comparing new launches against ones they already use. We write for that reader, not for anyone underage, and none of our content is aimed at or appropriate for minors.

A Note on Eligibility, Taxes and Verification

Because this is a state-by-state landscape rather than a single national framework, we don't tell readers a given site is definitely legal for them to use. We encourage checking an operator's own terms and current state rules before signing up, since laws and operator policies both change. We also note where relevant that redeemed prizes may carry tax implications under federal and state rules, and that most operators require government-issued ID and sometimes proof of address before processing a redemption. None of this is legal or tax advice — it's a starting point for the questions worth asking before you play.

If you'd like more detail on how we think about safe play, our Responsible Gambling page covers that separately. Our full terms for using this site are on the Terms and Conditions page, and if something on this site looks outdated or incorrect, the Contact Us page is the way to reach us.