Terms and Conditions — Sweeps Sites

These terms and conditions govern your use of thirdsectortoday.com (the "Site"), operated under the name Sweeps Sites. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms set out below. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We recommend reading this page alongside our responsible gambling guidance before exploring any of the platforms we cover.

Who We Are and What We Do

Sweeps Sites is an independent comparison and review website covering sweepstakes casinos and social casinos available to players in the United States. Our editorial team — led by Samuel Klein — researches, reviews and ranks platforms that operate under the promotional sweepstakes model, in which players use virtual currencies rather than placing traditional real-money wagers.

We do not operate a casino, accept deposits, hold player funds, or process prize redemptions. We are a publisher, not a gaming operator. Any platform featured on this Site is operated independently, and you must refer to that platform's own terms and conditions before creating an account or making any purchase.

Commercial Relationships and Editorial Independence

Some of the platforms listed on this Site have a commercial relationship with us. We may earn a commission when a reader visits a listed platform through a link on this Site and subsequently creates an account or makes a qualifying purchase. This commission is paid by the operator and comes at no additional cost to you.

Commercial relationships do not determine how platforms are ranked. Our editorial ratings are based on independently assessed criteria — including game variety, coin offer transparency, redemption process, and responsible play tools — and no operator can pay for a higher position. For more detail on how we assess platforms, see our sweepstakes casino rankings page.

Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this Site current and accurate. However, sweepstakes casino offers, eligible states, redemption thresholds, and platform terms change frequently. The information published here reflects what was verified at the time of our last editorial review and should not be treated as a real-time guarantee of availability or accuracy.

Welcome offers and coin bonuses are subject to each operator's own terms and may be withdrawn or altered without notice.
State eligibility lists change as operators update their own policies and as state laws evolve.
Redemption conditions — including minimum thresholds, identity verification requirements, and processing times — are set by each platform and may differ from any summary we provide.
We strongly encourage readers to verify current terms directly with any platform before signing up or making a purchase.

We do not claim to provide legal advice, and nothing on this Site should be read as a legal opinion on the status of sweepstakes gaming in any jurisdiction.

The Sweepstakes Model — What It Is and What It Isn't

The platforms featured on Sweeps Sites operate under a promotional sweepstakes model, not as licensed real-money gambling operators. This distinction matters, both legally and practically.

Under this model, players typically receive two types of virtual currency:

Gold Coins (GC) or equivalent: Used for entertainment play only. They have no monetary value and cannot be redeemed for prizes.
Sweepstakes Coins (SC) or equivalent: Promotional currency that may, subject to a platform's terms, be redeemed for prizes including cash equivalents or gift cards.

Participation generally does not require a purchase. Legitimate sweepstakes casinos offer an alternative method of entry (AMOE) — typically a mail-in request — meaning anyone who qualifies under a platform's eligibility rules can obtain Sweepstakes Coins at no cost. We do not endorse any representation that purchasing coin packages is the only way to participate.

Sweepstakes Coins are not guaranteed to result in prizes. Outcomes in casino-style games involve chance, and no platform we cover guarantees winnings. Redemption is also subject to identity verification, minimum thresholds, and geographic restrictions that vary by operator.

Availability and Legal Standing by State

Sweepstakes casinos are not uniformly available across the United States. Availability is determined primarily at the state level, and both state law and individual operator policy affect whether a given platform is accessible to you.

Some states permit most sweepstakes casino operators to serve their residents.
Some states have enacted laws, issued guidance, or taken enforcement action that effectively restricts or prohibits sweepstakes gaming.
Operators make their own determinations about which states they will serve, and these decisions may change without advance notice.
Laws in this area are evolving. A platform that was available in your state when we last reviewed it may no longer be so by the time you read this.

We do not represent that any platform is legal or available in your specific state. Readers should check an operator's current eligibility list and, where relevant, seek independent guidance on their local laws.

Age Requirements

All sweepstakes casinos and social casino platforms covered on this Site are intended for adults only. The minimum age to participate varies by operator:

Most platforms set a minimum age of 18 years.
Some operators require participants to be at least 21 years old, either site-wide or in specific states where local policy sets a higher threshold.

This Site is not intended for, and must not be used by, anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly publish content directed at minors, and we do not accept that any information on this Site should be used to facilitate participation by underage individuals.

Tax Obligations

Prizes redeemed through sweepstakes casino platforms may be subject to federal and state income tax. The treatment of redeemed prizes under U.S. tax law depends on individual circumstances. Players who redeem prizes should keep clear records of their activity and consult official IRS guidance or a qualified tax professional if they are unsure of their obligations. We do not provide tax advice, and nothing on this Site should be read as a statement of your tax position.

Third-Party Platforms — Our Role and Its Limits

The platforms reviewed on this Site are operated by independent third parties. We have no control over their games, offers, technical infrastructure, payment processing, or customer service. Our role is limited to researching and publishing information about them.

If you experience a problem with a platform — whether related to an account, a coin balance, a redemption, or anything else — you must contact that platform's support team directly. We are not in a position to intervene in disputes between players and operators, and we make no warranty about the conduct or reliability of any platform we cover.

Links from this Site to third-party platforms are provided for convenience. The presence of a link does not constitute an endorsement of every aspect of that platform's operation.

How We Research and Rate Platforms

Our editorial ratings reflect the findings of desk-based research and independent review. We do not claim to have deposited funds, played games, or redeemed prizes on any platform — our assessments are based on publicly available information, platform terms, and verified offer details.

Ratings are assigned on a scale and reflect our assessment at the time of review. They are editorial judgments, not customer review scores or third-party audit results. We aim to update our reviews when material changes occur, but we cannot guarantee that every change is captured immediately.

For an overview of which platforms we currently rate most highly, visit our best sweepstakes casinos page.

Intellectual Property

All original content published on thirdsectortoday.com — including written reviews, editorial ratings, page structure, and descriptive text — is owned by or licensed to the Site operator. You may not reproduce, copy, redistribute or commercially exploit this content without written permission. Brief quotation with clear attribution is permitted for non-commercial purposes.

Platform names, logos and trademarks referenced on this Site belong to their respective owners and are used for identification and editorial commentary only. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by those operators.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sweeps Sites and its operators, editors and contributors accept no liability for:

Any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, information published on this Site.
Any loss arising from your use of a third-party platform featured on this Site.
Inaccuracies in offer details, eligibility rules or platform terms where those details have changed after our last editorial review.
Technical errors, downtime or interruptions affecting this Site or any linked platform.

This limitation does not affect any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection law.

Privacy

We collect certain information about visitors to this Site in order to operate it effectively and to fulfil our commercial relationships. We do not sell personal data. For full details of what we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please contact us using the details on our contact page.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, commercial arrangements, or applicable law. The date shown at the top of this page indicates when the content was last reviewed. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you have questions about anything on this page, you are welcome to reach out through our contact page.

Responsible Play

Even though sweepstakes casinos do not involve traditional real-money gambling, casino-style games carry risks. Some people find it difficult to manage the time or money they spend on these platforms, whether or not real money is directly involved. We encourage all readers to play within their means, set personal limits, and take breaks when needed. Our responsible gambling page includes practical guidance and links to support resources.