About Us

New Sweepstakes Casinos is an independent research site that tracks and compares sweepstakes casinos available to players in the US. We don't operate a casino, take entries or issue prizes. What we do is look closely at how sweepstakes casino platforms work — their coin systems, their promotions, their eligibility rules — and put that information in one place so readers can compare options before they sign up anywhere.

Why We Built This Site

Sweepstakes casinos have grown quickly, especially among players in states where traditional online real-money casino gambling isn't legal. The model is different from a licensed online casino, and the differences matter: how coins work, what "no purchase necessary" actually means, which states an operator serves, and what it takes to redeem a prize. Our goal is to explain that clearly and to give readers a working list of platforms to research further, rather than a wall of marketing claims.

What We Actually Cover

Every platform we write about uses the same dual-currency sweepstakes model: a Gold Coins-style currency for casual, no-stakes play, and a Sweepstakes Coins-style currency that can be earned free — through daily login rewards, bonuses, or a mail-in alternative method of entry — and potentially redeemed for prizes once minimum thresholds and identity verification are met. We look at:

• Welcome offers and daily rewards — the size of the introductory coin package, whether it includes free Sweepstakes Coins, and any conditions attached
• Game libraries — the mix of slots, table games and other formats a platform offers
• Redemption terms — minimum thresholds, identity verification steps, and how prizes are typically paid out
• Ongoing promotions — tournaments, leaderboards, seasonal events and loyalty perks that go beyond the initial signup bonus

How We Rate the Platforms We List

Our ratings reflect editorial research, not personal play or wagering — we don't gamble, and sweepstakes-style coin play still involves chance with no guaranteed outcome. When we assign a rating to a platform like Crown Coins, SplashCoins, or any other operator on our list, we're weighing publicly available information: the structure and size of the welcome offer, the apparent breadth of the game library, the clarity of the redemption terms we could verify, and whether a free entry route is clearly disclosed. Commission arrangements with any operator never factor into where a platform sits in our rankings — a site that pays us more does not get a better rating.

That said, we're upfront about our limits. We rely on information operators publish and on public terms and conditions, which change over time. We encourage every reader to check a platform's current terms, eligible states, and age requirement directly before creating an account, since these details can shift without much notice.

What "No Purchase Necessary" Means Here

Legitimate sweepstakes casinos are built around the idea that participation doesn't require spending money. Most platforms let players earn free Sweepstakes Coins through daily bonuses, promotions, or a mail-in alternative method of entry, alongside the option to purchase additional Gold Coins if they choose. We try to flag this on every platform we cover, and we avoid implying that buying coin packages is the only way to take part or win — that would misrepresent how the model is supposed to work.

Legal Standing and Who Should Read This

Sweepstakes casinos are not licensed real-money gambling sites, and we never describe them that way. They operate under a promotional sweepstakes framework rather than a state gambling licence, which means the legal protections and oversight differ from a regulated casino. Availability also varies by state: some states permit most sweepstakes casino operators, some have restricted or taken action against them, and individual operators often decide which states they'll serve based on their own legal risk assessment. Laws in this area continue to shift, so we don't tell readers a given platform is definitely legal for them — we point out that eligibility depends on the reader's state and the operator's own terms, and that these should be checked directly before signing up. Age requirements also vary, with many platforms requiring users to be at least 18, and some setting the minimum at 21.

This site is intended for adults of legal age researching sweepstakes casino options, not for minors, and nothing here should be read as legal advice about whether a specific platform is permitted in a specific state.

How We Make Money

platinumpageant.com earns commission when readers click through to some of the platforms listed here and create an account. This funds the research that goes into the site, but it doesn't determine our editorial rankings — a higher commission rate never buys a better position on our list, and we say so plainly whenever we compare platforms.

Getting in Touch

If you spot outdated information, want to flag a state-eligibility change, or have a question about how we put a comparison together, our Contact Us page is the place to start. For readers who want more background on how sweepstakes participation is meant to work responsibly, our Responsible Gambling page covers that in more depth, and our Terms and Conditions page sets out the rules for using this site.