About Us
This website publishes independent, data-driven analysis of the sweepstakes casino industry in the United States. Our goal is to provide players, researchers, and policymakers with accurate, well-sourced information about free SC casinos, the dual-currency model, legal developments, and the practical realities of sweepstakes-based gaming.
What We Do
We research and analyze the sweepstakes casino market using primary and secondary data sources rather than operator-supplied marketing materials. Our content covers market economics, platform comparisons, state-by-state legal status, redemption processes, player safety, and the regulatory landscape shaping the industry.
Every claim in our guides is backed by verifiable data. We cite specific sources — including Eilers and Krejcik Gaming research, KPMG industry reports, American Gaming Association surveys, IRS documentation, and state legislative records — so readers can verify the information independently. Where figures come from subscription-only research services, we reference the secondary publications that cite those findings and link directly to them.
Editorial Independence
We maintain affiliate relationships with some of the sweepstakes casino platforms reviewed on this site. When a visitor clicks certain outbound links and subsequently registers or makes a purchase, we may receive a referral commission. This is the primary revenue model that supports the research and writing behind our content.
These affiliate relationships do not influence our analysis, ratings, or recommendations. No platform has editorial review, approval rights, or advance access to our content before publication. If a platform performs poorly on our evaluation criteria — whether in payout speed, player protections, transparency, or game quality — we report that regardless of any commercial relationship. Our assessments are based on publicly verifiable data and direct testing, not on the compensation structure of any affiliate program.
Our Methodology
Market data and revenue figures are sourced from Eilers and Krejcik Gaming, the leading subscription-based research firm covering the sweepstakes sector, with publicly available data points cross-referenced through KPMG, the American Gaming Association, and iGaming Business. Player demographics and behavioral insights come from the AGA’s Interpret Survey program and Sensor Tower advertising analytics.
Platform-specific information — welcome bonuses, minimum redemption thresholds, wagering requirements, and payout methods — is gathered through direct registration and review of each platform’s published terms and conditions. These details change frequently, and we verify and update our data at least quarterly. When we cite a specific financial figure, the source and reporting date are linked directly in the text.
Legal status information is compiled from state legislative databases, gaming commission press releases, official cease-and-desist records, and iGaming Business year-in-review reporting. We track pending legislation across all 50 states and update our legal guides as new bills are introduced or enacted.
What We Are Not
This website is an informational resource. We are not a sweepstakes casino operator, payment processor, or gambling platform. We do not accept wagers, process transactions, host games, or hold player funds. We do not provide legal, financial, or tax advice — our content is intended to inform, not to substitute for professional consultation.
We are not affiliated with any state gaming commission, the American Gaming Association, or any regulatory body. References to these organizations reflect their publicly available research and statements, not any formal partnership or endorsement.
Responsible Gaming
We recognize that sweepstakes casinos, despite their promotional framing, function as gambling platforms in the experience of most users. Our content reflects this reality honestly, including data showing that 90 percent of sweepstakes casino users consider their activity to be gambling.
We encourage all readers to approach sweepstakes casinos with clear boundaries: set a budget before playing, treat any Gold Coin purchases as entertainment spending rather than investment, and take breaks when the activity stops being enjoyable. If you or someone you know is experiencing gambling-related harm, the National Council on Problem Gambling provides confidential support at 1-800-522-4700 and through ncpgambling.org.