How We Rate Sweepstakes Casinos
Every sweepstakes casino on our site is evaluated across six key categories. Our team creates accounts, claims bonuses, plays games, and goes through the full redemption process — so our ratings reflect real experience, not marketing materials.
Game Variety
We evaluate the total number of games, the variety of game types (slots, table games, live dealer, specialty games), and the quality of game providers. A top score requires 1,500+ games from reputable providers like Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, NetEnt, or BGaming.
Scoring Guide
- 5.0 — 3,000+ games, multiple categories, top providers
- 4.0 — 1,000+ games, good variety
- 3.0 — Under 500 games or limited categories
Bonus Value
We assess the welcome bonus (both Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins), ongoing promotions, daily login rewards, referral programs, and — critically — the playthrough requirements. A 1x playthrough on Sweeps Coins scores much higher than 3x, because it directly affects how much you need to play before redeeming.
Scoring Guide
- 5.0 — Generous SC bonus, 1x playthrough, strong daily rewards
- 4.0 — Good bonus with reasonable playthrough
- 3.0 — Small bonus or high playthrough requirements
Payout Speed
We test the actual redemption process: how long it takes from requesting a payout to receiving funds, what the minimum redemption thresholds are, and which payment methods are available. Some platforms process in under an hour; others take 5-12 business days.
Scoring Guide
- 5.0 — Same-day processing, multiple methods, low minimums
- 4.0 — 1-3 business days, reasonable minimums
- 3.0 — 5+ business days or limited methods
User Experience
We evaluate the overall quality of the platform: site design, navigation, account management, game discovery, and customer support responsiveness. A great sweepstakes casino should be easy to use for both new and experienced players.
Scoring Guide
- 5.0 — Polished design, fast loading, responsive support
- 4.0 — Clean interface, adequate support
- 3.0 — Confusing navigation or slow support
Trust & Safety
We verify the operator's reputation, check Trustpilot ratings and real player reviews, confirm SSL encryption, and assess the transparency of terms and conditions. We also consider how long the platform has been operating and whether the parent company runs other reputable sites.
Scoring Guide
- 5.0 — 4.5+ Trustpilot, established operator, transparent terms
- 4.0 — 4.0+ Trustpilot, known operator
- 3.0 — Under 4.0 Trustpilot or unverified operator
Mobile Experience
Most sweepstakes casino players are on mobile. We test native app availability (iOS and Android), Progressive Web App (PWA) support, and mobile browser experience. A dedicated app with good reviews scores highest.
Scoring Guide
- 5.0 — Native app on iOS and Android with 4.5+ rating
- 4.0 — Native app on one platform or high-quality PWA
- 3.5 — Mobile web only, but well-optimized
How We Calculate Overall Scores
The overall rating is a weighted average of all six categories. We give slightly more weight to Trust & Safety and Payout Speed, as these directly affect whether players can rely on the platform. Our team revisits each casino monthly to update ratings based on any changes.