Golden Hearts Games vs RealPrize

The short version

Both score 4.1 on our Editor Rating, so the fine print decides it. RealPrize is the stronger pick for gift-card prizes from 45 SC (50 SC at Golden Hearts Games), while Golden Hearts Games is better for mail-in players, at 3 SC per request against 1.

State availability

Prize play is open in 35 jurisdictions at Golden Hearts Games and 36 at RealPrize, out of 51 (the states plus DC).

Golden Hearts Games excludes Iowa, which RealPrize accepts. Golden Hearts Games does let players in Iowa use Gold Coins, with no Sweeps Coins or redemptions.

Golden Hearts Games and RealPrize both still list Delaware and Utah as open, and RealPrize’s also shows California, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey and Tennessee, but those states restrict sweepstakes casinos, and we go by the law.

Turning SC into prizes

Golden Hearts Games and RealPrize share a 100 SC cash minimum. For gift cards, RealPrize asks 45 SC and Golden Hearts Games 50 SC. Either way, gift cards come within reach before cash does.

Golden Hearts Games’ options are ACH bank transfer and Prizeout gift cards. RealPrize’s options are cash and gift cards.

On timing, Golden Hearts Games’ rules say: 1–2 business days (Prizeout gift card); 2–3 business days (ACH). RealPrize’s payout timing isn’t in its verified terms.

RealPrize requires 1x playthrough on Sweeps Coins before redemption (it may require more); Golden Hearts Games’ playthrough isn’t in its verified terms.

Playing without buying

Golden Hearts Games gives 2.5 SC and 250,000 Gold Coins on sign-up with no purchase. We haven’t verified a no-purchase bonus at RealPrize.

Golden Hearts Games takes mail-in requests at 3 SC each. You obtain a unique request code and post it. A code comes back by email within 10 business days. RealPrize’s free mail-in entry pays 1 SC per request. To enter, handwrite a request on a 4x6 card and send it in an envelope. Over five mailed requests, that’s 5 SC at RealPrize against 15 at Golden Hearts Games.

Gold Coin purchases

For Gold Coins, RealPrize accepts credit or debit card and Skrill, while Golden Hearts Games accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Skrill and ACH bank transfer. The differences: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and ACH bank transfer only at Golden Hearts Games and credit or debit card only at RealPrize.

Help and games

For help, both sites list email, 24/7. On games, RealPrize lists 500+ and Golden Hearts Games 230+ (operator claims).

What drives the ratings

The widest gap is purchase options, where Golden Hearts Games scores 5.0 to RealPrize’s 3.0 (Golden Hearts Games: 7 purchase methods; RealPrize: 2 purchase methods).

Who runs them

Different companies: Realplay Tech Inc runs RealPrize; Golden Hearts Games Inc. (United States) runs Golden Hearts Games.

Golden Hearts Games vs RealPrize: questions