Terms and Conditions | Sweeps Site Usage Policy

These terms and conditions explain how Sweeps may be used and what to expect from the content published at texasbiennial.org. By browsing this site, including our rankings of new sweepstakes casinos and social casino reviews, you agree to the terms set out below. If anything here is unclear, our Contact Us page is the right place to ask.

What This Site Is and Is Not

Sweeps is an independent information and comparison resource covering sweepstakes casinos and social casinos operating in the US. We are not a casino, a gaming operator, or a sweepstakes promoter. We do not accept deposits, run games, issue Gold Coins or Sweepstakes Coins, or process prize redemptions. Every operator named on this site — including Spinblitz, Crown Coins, Lone Star, Free Spins, SplashCoins, MegaBonanza, Spree, and Crash Duel — is a separate, independently operated platform. We link to them for reference and comparison only, and any account you create is governed entirely by that operator's own terms, not ours.

Sweepstakes casinos use a promotional sweepstakes model rather than traditional real-money wagering. Typically, platforms offer Gold Coins for casual, non-redeemable play, alongside Sweepstakes Coins (or an equivalent currency) that can, in some circumstances, be redeemed for cash prizes once eligibility and verification requirements are met. This is a materially different legal and commercial structure from a licensed real-money online casino, and we do not describe these platforms as such anywhere on this site.

Editorial Independence and Commercial Disclosure

Sweeps may earn a commission when readers click through to an operator listed on this site and create an account. This commercial relationship does not determine how operators are ranked, rated, or written about. Our ratings reflect editorial research into each platform's coin structure, game range, promotions, and stated terms at the time of writing, not payments received. Operators cannot buy a higher position, and we disclose limitations for every platform we cover, including the top-ranked one.

How We Assess and Present Operators

Our rankings on this page and on our New Sweepstakes Casinos Reviewed and Ranked page are based on publicly available information, including welcome offers, coin packages, game libraries, and published terms. We do not sign up for accounts, deposit funds, or redeem prizes on operators' behalf, and we make no claim to have tested payout speed, game fairness, or customer support response times first-hand. Where we cite a welcome offer — such as Spinblitz's 100 Million Gold Coins with its Blitz Jackpot feature, Crown Coins' 150% welcome bonus, or Lone Star's welcome package of up to 500,000 Gold Coins plus 105 free Sweepstakes Coins — these figures come from the operator and are subject to change, minimum age requirements, and the operator's own terms and conditions. Always confirm current offer details and eligibility directly with the operator before signing up.

We make no claims about which operator has the "best odds," "highest RTP," or "fastest payouts." Outcomes in casino-style games are governed by chance, and no result is guaranteed regardless of how a platform is rated on this site.

No Purchase Necessary and Free Play

Legitimate sweepstakes casinos generally allow participation without any purchase. Most platforms offer a free method of obtaining Sweepstakes Coins, sometimes called an alternative method of entry (AMOE), which can include daily login rewards, social media giveaways, or mail-in requests, alongside the option to buy Gold Coin packages that may include bonus Sweepstakes Coins. Nothing on this site should be read as suggesting that a purchase is required to participate or to become eligible for a prize redemption. The exact free-entry process, and any conditions attached to it, is set by each operator and should be checked in their own terms before you rely on it.

Eligibility, State Availability, and Legal Standing

Sweepstakes casinos are governed largely at the state level in the US rather than under a single nationwide framework. This means:

Availability varies by state, and some states restrict or prohibit sweepstakes casino operators entirely.
Individual operators decide which states they serve, often based on their own legal risk assessment, and may exclude states not listed here.
Minimum age requirements differ by operator: many allow account creation and participation from age 18, while others require users to be at least 21, either everywhere or in specific states.
Laws in this area change frequently, and a state's status can shift with little notice.

Because of this, we do not state that any operator covered on Sweeps is legal in every state, and we do not provide legal advice about whether a particular platform is available or appropriate for your specific location. Before creating an account anywhere, check the operator's current list of eligible and excluded states and confirm the applicable age requirement yourself. If you have questions about how state law applies to your situation, consult the operator's terms or an appropriate legal source rather than relying on this site.

Prize Redemption, Verification, and Taxes

Where a platform allows Sweepstakes Coins to be redeemed for a cash prize, this is typically subject to a minimum redemption threshold, identity verification, and the operator's own terms and conditions — it is not an instant or unconditional process. Verification usually involves submitting a government-issued photo ID and, in some cases, proof of address, and can take time to process. We do not state or imply that any operator offers instant withdrawals or guaranteed cash outcomes.

Redeemed prizes may also carry tax obligations under federal and state law. Players should keep their own records of any redemptions and consult official tax guidance or a qualified professional if they have questions about their personal liability — this site does not provide tax advice.

Payment Methods and Account Funding

Where operators offer optional coin purchases, common payment methods in the US market include debit and credit cards, and in some cases ACH bank transfers or other online payment services, depending on the operator. Redemptions, where available, may be processed via methods such as ACH transfer or gift card options, again depending on the individual platform. We list these as general possibilities based on common industry practice; the specific methods, limits, and processing times offered by any operator should be confirmed directly with that operator, as they are not controlled by Sweeps.

Responsible Play

Casino-style games, including those played with Sweepstakes Coins, involve chance, and no strategy guarantees a result. If you or someone you know shows signs of struggling to keep play in proportion, our Responsible Gambling page has further information and resources. Nothing on this site is intended to encourage play beyond what a reader is comfortable with, and no content here targets or is intended for anyone under the legal age set by the relevant operator and state.

Limitation of Liability and Accuracy of Content

We take reasonable care to keep information on texasbiennial.org accurate as of the fact-check date shown on this page, but operator offers, eligible states, redemption terms, and coin packages can change without notice. We are not liable for losses arising from reliance on outdated or inaccurate information, from your use of any third-party operator, or from any dispute between you and an operator. Your relationship, including any account, deposit, or redemption, is solely between you and the operator in question and is governed by that operator's own terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our content, the operators we cover, or applicable law. Continued use of texasbiennial.org after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend checking this page periodically if you rely on it.

Getting in Touch

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