Terms and Conditions

These terms explain how Sweeps works, what you can expect from our content, and the limits of what we do. By using foodbornechicago.org, you agree to the points below. We update this page from time to time, so check back if you're a regular reader — the date at the top shows when it last changed.

What Sweeps Is — and What It Isn't

Sweeps is an independent research and comparison site covering sweepstakes and social casinos available in the US, including options like our current highest-payout rankings. We are not a casino, a sweepstakes operator, or a payment processor. We don't accept sign-ups, hold player funds, issue Sweepstakes Coins, or process redemptions. Every brand featured on this site is a separate company with its own terms, and those terms — not ours — govern your relationship with them.

Nothing on this site is legal, financial, or tax advice. If you have questions about whether a particular platform is available in your state, or how prize redemptions affect your taxes, you should check the operator's own terms and speak with a qualified professional.

How We Cover and Rank Sweepstakes Casinos

Our editorial ratings reflect factors we can actually verify: the size and variety of a platform's game library, the structure of its welcome offer and daily rewards, how its dual-currency model is presented, and how clearly it explains redemption rules and eligibility. Ratings are our own opinion, based on research, and are not a guarantee of any outcome if you use a listed site.

Sweeps may earn a commission when readers click through to a featured operator and create an account. Commission never determines placement or rating — an operator cannot pay to move up our list, and we do not remove genuine drawbacks from a review because a partnership exists. Where we mention a welcome offer, such as Spinblitz's 100 Million Gold Coins with the BLITZ Jackpot or Crown Coins' 150% Welcome Bonus, we present the headline as advertised by the operator; you should always confirm current terms directly with the site before signing up, since offers change without notice.

Understanding the Sweepstakes Model We Write About

The platforms covered on this site typically use a dual-currency sweepstakes model rather than traditional real-money wagering. Gold Coins (or an equivalent name) are generally for entertainment play only and can't be redeemed for cash or prizes. Sweepstakes Coins (or SC) can, in many cases, be earned through play or gameplay-related promotions and may later be redeemable for cash or prizes, subject to each operator's own minimum thresholds, verification steps, and terms. We describe this model as accurately as we can based on public information, but we don't control how any individual operator runs its program, and details can change.

Sweepstakes casinos are not "real-money casinos" in the traditional online gambling sense, and we don't describe them that way. Outcomes on any casino-style game involve chance. Nothing on this site implies that playing will result in winnings, and no content here should be read as a guarantee of any kind.

No Purchase Necessary

Legitimate sweepstakes casinos generally allow participation without a purchase, often through an alternative method of entry described in the operator's own official rules. Where we mention "play for free" or "no purchase necessary" on this site, we're describing that general structure, not a specific dollar figure or guaranteed reward. You should always read the operator's official rules for the exact free-entry process, since it varies by platform.

Eligibility, Age, and State Availability

Availability of sweepstakes casinos varies by state, and some jurisdictions restrict or prohibit this model entirely. Operators decide for themselves which states they serve, and that list can change without notice — we do our best to reflect current information, but you're responsible for confirming eligibility directly with the operator before creating an account. Age requirements also vary: some platforms accept users 18 and older, while others set a minimum age of 21, either generally or in specific states. Using any site listed here is your responsibility, and you should not attempt to access a platform if you don't meet its stated age or location requirements.

We do not tell readers that any operator is "definitely legal" for their specific location. If you have questions about the law in your state, check the operator's terms and consult official state guidance.

Redemptions, Verification, and Taxes

Where redemption is possible, operators typically require identity verification — usually a government-issued photo ID and sometimes proof of address — before releasing any prize. Minimum redemption thresholds, processing times, and geographic restrictions all vary by platform and are set out in each operator's own terms, not ours. We don't promise instant redemptions or that every Sweepstakes Coin will convert to cash.

Redeemed prizes may be taxable under federal or state law. Players are responsible for keeping their own records and checking official guidance or a tax professional if they have questions — we don't provide tax advice on this site.

Accuracy of Content

We research publicly available information, including operator sites and promotional material, to build our reviews and comparisons. Details like welcome offers, eligible states, and redemption processes can change after we publish, sometimes without notice from the operator. We aim to keep pages current, but we can't guarantee that every detail matches what you'll see at sign-up. Always check the operator's own terms before you commit any time or money.

Your Responsibilities as a User

• Confirm you meet the age requirement of the operator you're considering before signing up
• Verify that the platform accepts users in your state before creating an account
• Read the operator's own terms and official sweepstakes rules, particularly around redemption thresholds and verification
• Understand that casino-style games involve chance, and no result is guaranteed
• Play within your own limits — resources on managing play responsibly are on our Responsible Gambling page

Limitation of Liability

Sweeps provides content on an as-is basis. We're not liable for losses, disputes, or account issues arising from your use of any third-party platform mentioned on this site, including issues with deposits, redemptions, account verification, or availability in your state. Your relationship with any operator is governed entirely by that operator's own terms and conditions.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise this page as our content, partnerships, or the sweepstakes casino landscape change. Continued use of foodbornechicago.org after an update means you accept the revised terms. If something here doesn't match your understanding of how we operate, or you'd like more detail on a specific point, reach out through our Contact Us page — you can also learn more about who runs this site on our About Us page.