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Sweeps Explained

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8 guides·Plus FAQ & Glossary·Plain English, no marketing

Sweeps Explained

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What Is a Sweepstakes Casino?

A sweepstakes casino is a website or app that offers casino-style games — slots, table games, sometimes poker variants — without operating…

Guide 01 5 min read

How Sweeps Coins Work

Sweeps Coins are the redeemable currency at the heart of every sweepstakes casino operating in the United States. Understanding how they enter…

Guide 02 5 min read

Gold Coins vs Sweeps Coins: What’s the Difference?

Every sweepstakes casino operating in the United States uses two currencies. The names vary — Gold Coins, GC, Game Coins on one…

Guide 03 4 min read

How Redemptions Work

Redemption is the process by which Sweeps Coins are exchanged for cash or other prizes. It is the part of the sweepstakes…

Guide 04 4 min read

Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal?

In most US states, sweepstakes casinos operate legally under federal and state promotional-sweepstakes law. In some states they do not. This article…

Guide 05 4 min read

How We Test and Review Platforms

This article explains, in plain English, how Ansvya tests the platforms we cover. A longer technical version is available on our Review…

Guide 06 3 min read

Responsible Social Gaming

Most people who use social casinos do so without harm. The platforms are entertainment products and they function well as entertainment for…

Guide 07 3 min read

Glossary of Sweepstakes Casino Terms

Plain-English definitions of the terms that appear most often across social-casino platforms and in our coverage. Use this as a reference. @@H3@@…

Guide 08 3 min read