Terms and Conditions | Social Casinos

These terms and conditions govern your use of evaluatod.org, published as Social Casinos. They also explain something most visitors actually came here for: how to read the terms and conditions attached to a sweepstakes casino before you sign up, buy a coin package or try to redeem a prize. Two different sets of rules apply to you — ours, covering this comparison site, and the operator's official rules, which decide what happens to your coins and your redemptions.

Last fact-checked by Ryan Whitaker on Sep 24, 2026. Content is reviewed periodically, but promotional terms change often, and the operator's own published rules always take precedence over anything summarized here.

How we make money, and what that does not buy

Social Casinos earns commission when a reader clicks through to a sweepstakes or social casino and registers an account. That relationship does not decide rankings, ratings or the wording of a write-up. We publish limitations alongside strengths for every brand listed, including the top-ranked one. Nothing on this site is an offer from us — every promotion belongs to the operator running it, and its terms are set by that operator.

Using this site: your side of the agreement

You confirm you are of legal age to participate where you live. Many sweepstakes casinos set a minimum of 18; some require 21, either everywhere or in particular states.
You use the information here as general consumer research, not legal, tax or financial advice.
You agree not to scrape, republish or resell our content, ratings or comparison tables.
You accept that availability, offers, redemption thresholds and eligible states change without notice, and that verifying them on the operator's site is your responsibility before registering.

We make reasonable efforts to keep listings accurate. We do not warrant that every figure is current at the moment you read it, and we are not a party to any account you open, any coin purchase you make or any redemption you request.

The sweepstakes model these terms sit on top of

Sweepstakes casinos are not real-money casinos and we do not describe them that way. They run a promotional sweepstakes model built on two virtual currencies, and the terms and conditions of each platform define both.

Gold Coins (GC) — play-for-fun currency with no prize value. You can buy more, win more in-game, or collect them from daily rewards. They cannot be redeemed for anything.
Sweeps Coins, Sweepstakes Coins or SC — the promotional entry currency. These are generally given free with a Gold Coin purchase, handed out as daily login rewards, or requested through a no-purchase method of entry. Played through and subject to the operator's rules, SC may be redeemable for cash prizes or gift cards.

The defining legal feature is that a purchase is not required. Legitimate operators publish an alternative method of entry (AMOE) — usually a mailed request in a specific format — which yields promotional coins at no cost. If a site's official rules do not describe a free entry route, treat that as a reason to look harder at the rest of its terms.

Reading operator terms before you register

Most disputes readers describe to us trace back to a clause that was published all along. Work through this list on the operator's own pages:

Eligible states. Availability varies by state. Some states restrict or prohibit sweepstakes play, some operators exclude states voluntarily to limit legal risk, and lists change.
Age requirement. Confirm whether it is 18+ or 21+ for your state.
Playthrough on promotional coins. Sweeps Coins normally must be played through at least once before they become redeemable.
Redemption minimum. There is almost always a floor — you cannot redeem a single coin.
Identity verification. Expect government-issued photo ID, sometimes proof of address, and account details that match your documents.
Processing times and limits. Daily, weekly or per-request caps are common, and review can add days.
Coin expiration. Promotional coins can expire after a set period of inactivity or after a fixed window.
Excluded games. Some titles may not count toward playthrough.

Where the headline offers carry conditions

The bundles below are the operators' advertised welcome promotions as listed on this site. Every one is governed by that operator's official rules — registration, eligibility in your state, identity verification, playthrough on any Sweeps Coins and a redemption minimum will apply. Editorial ratings are ours, not customer review scores.

Spinblitz

Ranked first here because its terms are unusually legible for a new-generation platform: the currency split is stated plainly and the jackpot promotion is described in the same place as the rules that qualify it. The advertised welcome is 100 million Gold Coins with the BLITZ JACKPOT — and the important point is that Gold Coins are entertainment currency only. They carry no prize value, so a large GC figure tells you about session length, not redemption potential. Check the Sweeps Coins element separately, since that is the only part with a redemption path. Limitation: the very large Gold Coin headline can read as more than it is, and the jackpot element is tied to specific qualifying play described in the operator's rules rather than granted outright.

Lone Star

Listed second because its welcome offer splits both currencies explicitly — up to 500k GC and 105 free SC — which makes the terms easier to evaluate than a single blended number. The SC portion is the part that matters if redemption is your interest; expect standard playthrough before those coins become eligible, plus verification before a first prize request. Limitation: "up to" language means the full Gold Coin figure typically depends on which coin package tier you take, so the amount most players see is lower than the advertised ceiling.

Casino.Click

Third because the offer is small and specific rather than headline-driven: 150 extra coins and 10 free spins. That suits someone testing the platform before committing, and a modest promotion usually comes with shorter, simpler conditions. Free spins are normally locked to named titles, and any coins won from them follow the same playthrough rules as the rest. Limitation: the starting balance is thin compared with the rest of this list, so a short unlucky run ends your free session quickly, and free spin winnings are often capped.

Comparing the advertised welcome offers

Platform	Advertised welcome offer	Editorial rating
Spinblitz	100 million Gold Coins with the BLITZ JACKPOT	10.0
Lone Star	Up to 500k GC and 105 free SC	9.9
Casino.Click	150 extra coins and 10 free spins	9.8
SplashCoins	200% welcome offer	9.5
Free Spins	950,000 GC + SC 75 + 20 free spins on Gorilla Slot	9.5
Lucky.me	40,000 GC and 40 free SC welcome bundle	9.4
Crown Coins	150% welcome bonus	9.2
Crash Duel	200,000 GC + 100 free SC	9.2
Spree	25,000 GC welcome offer	9.0
Mr Goodwin	125,000 free coins on sign-up	8.8

Percentage offers such as those from SplashCoins and Crown Coins are tied to a coin package purchase, so their value depends entirely on what you spend. Flat GC grants like Spree's or Mr Goodwin's require nothing beyond registration but carry no redemption value on their own.

Money: what you can pay, what you can be paid

Taking part costs nothing in the base case. Gold Coin packages are optional purchases, and free entry routes exist by design. Where you do pay, US platforms commonly accept debit cards, ACH bank transfers through online banking connections, and in some cases online payment services or gift card style options. PayPal support varies by operator and is not universal. Some platforms accept cryptocurrency; many do not. Card and online payments are usually credited immediately; ACH can take longer to clear.

On the way out, prize redemption is a different process from a casino withdrawal. Typical structure, which you should confirm against each operator's terms:

Sweeps Coins must clear playthrough before they are eligible.
A redemption minimum applies — you accumulate to a threshold rather than cashing out any balance.
Identity verification is completed before the first prize is released.
Prizes arrive as cash to a bank account, or as gift cards where offered.
Processing takes time — review plus banking time — and per-request or daily limits may apply.

Prize redemptions may be taxable under federal and state rules. Keep your own records of purchases and redemptions and consult official guidance or a tax professional if the amounts matter to you. We cannot advise on your tax position.

What the game libraries actually contain

The catalog is the reason most people are here, and it is broader than the "sweepstakes slots" shorthand suggests:

Slots — the bulk of every library, spanning low-volatility titles built for long sessions and high-volatility games with rarer, larger outcomes. Return to player figures are set by the game supplier; we do not claim any platform has the highest RTP, and neither should an operator without publishing the numbers.
Progressive jackpots — pooled prize games where the top outcome grows with play. Qualifying conditions are usually specific.
Table-style games — blackjack, roulette and poker variants played with Gold Coins or Sweeps Coins.
Live dealer rooms — offered by some platforms, not all, and frequently restricted to Sweeps Coins play only.
Crash, instant win and arcade formats — short-session games that have grown quickly on newer sweeps sites.
Mobile play — most platforms run in a mobile browser; dedicated sweepstakes casino apps exist for some but not all brands.

Outcomes in all of these are determined by chance. No promotion, coin balance or strategy changes that.

The other things these operators run

Beyond the headline welcome bundle, most of these brands operate parallel programs with their own separate terms — and those terms are where the ongoing value sits:

Daily free coin drops and login streaks — recurring promotional coins, usually forfeited if you miss a day and often expiring within a set window.
Tournaments and leaderboards — ranked competitions with prize pools, governed by their own rules on qualifying games and minimum entries.
Seasonal and holiday promotions — time-limited events with short claim windows.
Loyalty and VIP tiers — graded benefits that frequently depend on purchase volume, which the marketing does not always make obvious.
Social and referral features — bonus coins for inviting others, with conditions on the invitee's activity.

Some operators also run purely social casino apps with no sweepstakes element at all. Those have no redemption path whatsoever, which is a meaningful difference from the sweeps products listed here.

Legal standing, eligibility and geolocation

Sweepstakes casinos are governed largely at the state level in the US, not by a single national framework. They are not licensed online casinos and do not carry the same regulatory oversight or consumer protections. Some states permit most sweepstakes operators, some have passed laws or taken enforcement action against them, and operators themselves exclude certain states based on their own legal assessment. Laws in this area are changing frequently.

We cannot tell you that any platform is legal for you to use. Check the operator's current eligible-state list and terms, and look at your own state's position if you have doubts. Practical requirements you should expect:

US residency, with account details matching your identity documents.
Minimum age of 18 or 21 depending on the operator and state.
Geolocation checks that can block access while traveling or on some networks.
One account per person and per household in most rule sets.
Full KYC verification before any prize is paid out.

If something goes wrong, start with the operator's own complaints procedure as set out in its terms, keep written records, and escalate through the routes that operator publishes. We are not able to intervene in account disputes, though our contact page is open if you want to flag inaccurate information on a listing.

Playing within limits

Even without traditional wagering, coin purchases add up and sessions can run long. Reputable platforms offer deposit limits, session reminders and self-exclusion tools in account settings. Third-party blocking software is another option. Free support is available nationally through the National Council on Problem Gambling and through Gamblers Anonymous. Our responsible gambling guidance and support and responsible play resources set out the tools worth turning on before you need them.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms, our ratings and our listings at any time as operators change their offers or as availability shifts. Continued use of evaluatod.org after a change means you accept the version published at that time. More about how the site is put together is on our about page.

Choosing between these platforms

If redemption is your goal, weight the Sweeps Coin component of an offer and ignore the Gold Coin headline — Lone Star and Crash Duel state both figures, which makes them easier to assess than a GC-only number. If you want the longest free play session without spending, a large flat Gold Coin grant such as Spinblitz's does that job. If you would rather test a platform with minimal commitment, a small, specific offer like Casino.Click's is the least to unpick. Whichever you lean toward, open the official rules first, confirm your state is on the eligible list, and read the redemption section before the promotions section.