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Social Casinos vs Sweepstakes Casinos

· 2 min read · By the Sweepstake.gg team

The terms are used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.

Social casinos

A social casino offers casino-style games for entertainment using virtual coins that have no cash value. There is no way to win prizes.

Sweepstakes casinos

A sweepstakes casino adds a second currency, Sweeps Coins, that can be redeemed for prizes, and must offer free entry. That prize element is what draws legal scrutiny.

Why the distinction matters

  • Social casinos are widely available and lightly regulated.
  • Sweepstakes casinos face bans in a growing number of states.
  • Only sweepstakes casinos let you redeem prizes.

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