Every operator on this site gets a score out of 10. The score decides the order on every list. This is how it is built.
What we weigh
| Factor | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Free Sweeps Coins at signup | 20% | How many Sweeps Coins you really get with no purchase, and whether a promo code is required. |
| Redemptions | 20% | Minimum Sweeps Coins to redeem, how long our own payout took, the methods offered, and any playthrough rule. |
| Welcome pack value | 15% | Sweeps Coins per dollar on the first purchase. |
| Daily free coins | 10% | The daily login bonus and whether it is paid without a purchase. |
| Games | 15% | Library size, named providers, live games, app quality. |
| Trust and support | 10% | Published sweepstakes rules, identity checks, response time, what players and regulators have said. |
| State coverage | 10% | How many states the operator is open in. |
How we test
- We sign up with a real account, from a US address, and record what arrives at signup.
- We buy the smallest Gold Coin pack and play it through on the most popular slot and one table game.
- We redeem Sweeps Coins at the minimum and time the payout to the bank or gift card.
- We read the official sweepstakes rules and terms for the excluded-state list, the alternative method of entry, and any playthrough requirement.
- We check public complaint boards and state regulator notices for the operator's name.
What disqualifies an operator
- No free alternative method of entry, or no published sweepstakes rules.
- A pending enforcement action in a state where the operator still accepts players.
- A redemption we could not complete within 30 days.
Reader ratings
The star rating under each name is a reader rating out of 5. Until a review has enough reader votes to be meaningful it mirrors our editorial score, and the vote count shows how many readers have rated so far. Reader ratings do not change the order of our lists.
Updates
Every review shows the date it was last verified. We re-check offers monthly and whenever an operator or a state changes the rules.