Sweepstakes Casino Guides

Sweepstakes casinos run on two kinds of coins, a set of state rules and a redemption process that differs from site to site. These guides explain each part in plain English. The figures in them come from the operator rules we’ve checked and update along with the directory, so a minimum or a state count quoted here matches what the casino pages show.

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

Sweepstakes casinos run on two currencies. Gold Coins are for fun, and Sweeps Coins can become prizes. How each works, with real figures from operator rules.

Start here if you’re new and want to know which coins can turn into prizes.

How Sweepstakes Casino Redemptions Work

From redeemable balance to prize in your bank: verification, minimums, methods and the processing times operators actually state.

Start here if you have Sweeps Coins and want to know what it takes to redeem them.

The Mail-In AMOE Explained: Free Sweeps Coins by Post

What the Alternative Method of Entry is, how postal requests work, how many Sweeps Coins you get, and why requests get rejected.

Start here if you want Sweeps Coins without buying a Gold Coin package.

Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal? State-by-State (2026)

Which states ban or restrict sweepstakes casinos, the enacted law behind each, and what "no specific law" really means.

Start here if you want to know whether you can play for prizes where you live.

Taxes on Sweepstakes Casino Prizes: A General Overview

Are sweepstakes casino prizes taxable? What the IRS says about prizes and gambling winnings, withholding, forms and record-keeping. General information, not tax advice.

Start here if you’ve redeemed a prize and want to know how prizes are taxed.

How to Spot a Trustworthy Sweepstakes Casino

A practical checklist: named operator, published rules, free entry, state list, redemption terms, verification and support.

Start here if you’ve found a site we don’t list and want to check it yourself.