Two coin types power almost every sweepstakes casino. Knowing which does what is the key to understanding how these sites work.
Gold Coins
Gold Coins are for entertainment. You can play games with them for fun, but they cannot be redeemed for prizes or cash. They are what you receive when you buy a coin package, and they are also given away free.
Sweeps Coins
Sweeps Coins are the redeemable currency. When you play with them, winnings are added to your Sweeps Coins balance, and once you meet the casino’s requirements you can redeem them for prizes. They cannot be purchased directly: they are given free or as a bonus with Gold Coin packages.
Side by side
- Gold Coins: no cash value, entertainment only, purchasable.
- Sweeps Coins: redeemable, free or bonus only, subject to play-through.
- Some casinos rename them (for example, Crown Coins or WOW Coins), but the split is the same.
Which should you play with?
Use Gold Coins to learn a game and have fun. Use Sweeps Coins if you want the chance to win a redeemable prize, and keep an eye on the play-through and minimum redemption.
General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. 18+/21+ depending on state. No purchase necessary. Play responsibly.