Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions explain how New Sweepstakes Casinos works, what our content is and isn't, and what you agree to by using verticenews.com. By browsing this site or clicking through to any operator we cover, you accept the terms set out below. If you don't agree with any part, please don't continue using the site.

What this site is — and what it isn't

New Sweepstakes Casinos is an independent information and comparison resource covering sweepstakes and social casinos available to players in the US. We publish reviews, rankings, and educational content about platforms such as Crown Coins, SplashCoins, Casino.Click, and others listed on this site. We are not a sweepstakes casino ourselves, we do not operate any gaming platform, and we do not process deposits, purchases, or prize redemptions on behalf of any reader.

Sweepstakes casinos operate under a promotional sweepstakes model rather than traditional real-money wagering. Typically, players use two currencies: a play-money coin (often called Gold Coins) that has no cash value and is used for entertainment play, and a sweepstakes currency (often called Sweeps Coins) that may be earned free of charge and can potentially be redeemed for prizes once eligibility and verification requirements are met. This site does not claim these platforms are "real-money casinos," and nothing here should be read as an offer to gamble for cash.

Accuracy of our reviews and rankings

We research publicly available information about each operator, including stated welcome offers, coin packages, game libraries, and terms published by the operator itself. Editorial ratings shown on this site reflect our own assessment criteria — such as clarity of terms, breadth of game library, and quality of daily rewards — and are not customer-review scores, guaranteed outcomes, or claims about odds, payout speed, or trustworthiness relative to any other site.

Operators change their offers, eligible states, redemption thresholds, and terms frequently. We aim to keep listings current as of the fact-check date shown on relevant pages, but we cannot guarantee that every detail matches what an operator displays at the moment you visit their site. Always check the operator's own terms before signing up or making a purchase of virtual currency.

How our rankings and any commercial relationships work

New Sweepstakes Casinos may receive compensation from some of the operators listed on this site when readers click through or sign up. This does not influence the order in which operators appear or the ratings we assign; positions are based on our own editorial assessment, and paid placement is never a factor in ranking. Where an offer is described as free — such as daily Sweeps Coins or a no-purchase welcome bundle — that description applies only to the specific mechanism named, not to the platform as a whole.

No purchase necessary and free-to-play participation

A defining feature of legitimate sweepstakes casinos is that participation generally does not require a purchase. Operators are typically required to offer a free method of entry, sometimes called an Alternative Method of Entry, alongside any paid coin packages. Content on this site should not be read as suggesting that buying virtual currency is the only way to take part in an operator's promotions — where operators publish a free entry route, we try to reflect that, but readers should verify current terms directly with the operator.

Legal availability and your responsibility to check it

Sweepstakes casino availability varies by state, and laws affecting this model change frequently. Some states restrict or prohibit sweepstakes casinos, and individual operators may choose not to serve certain states regardless of legality, based on their own risk assessment. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, and we do not confirm that any operator is lawful for you to use in your specific location. Before creating an account, you are responsible for checking the operator's eligibility list and your own state's current rules. For more on redemption rules, identity verification, and state eligibility generally, see our Redemption & Eligibility page.

Age requirements

This site and the operators it covers are intended for adults only. Many sweepstakes casinos set a minimum age of 18, while some operators or states require a minimum age of 21. Content on this site is written for an adult audience and must not be accessed or acted on by anyone under the applicable minimum age in their state.

No guarantee of winnings or prize value

Casino-style games, whether played with Gold Coins or Sweeps Coins, involve chance. Nothing on this site implies that using any listed operator will result in winnings, that redemption is guaranteed, or that any platform offers better odds, faster payouts, or greater reliability than another. Any Sweeps Coins balance is not equivalent to cash until it has been redeemed successfully, which typically requires meeting a minimum threshold and completing identity verification.

Prize redemption, taxes, and identity verification

Where an operator allows redemption of Sweeps Coins for cash or prizes, this is usually subject to conditions we do not control, including minimum redemption thresholds, government-issued ID verification, proof-of-address checks, and processing times set by the operator. Redeemed prizes may be taxable income under federal and state tax rules; readers are responsible for keeping their own records and consulting official tax guidance or a qualified professional if they have questions. We do not process payments, verify identities, or issue prizes — these functions sit entirely with the operator.

Responsible play

Sweepstakes and social casino games are designed to be entertaining, but session limits, spending awareness, and self-checks are worth building into how you play, even where no purchase is required to participate. If you or someone you know shows signs of struggling to control play, our Responsible Gambling page lists resources worth reviewing.

Intellectual property and use of this site

The text, layout, and original graphics on verticenews.com belong to New Sweepstakes Casinos or its licensors and may not be copied, republished, or redistributed without permission. Operator names, logos, and trademarks referenced on this site belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes in our reviews and comparisons.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our editorial practices, applicable law, or the operators we cover. The date shown at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.

Limitation of liability

New Sweepstakes Casinos provides information "as is" and makes no warranty as to completeness or fitness for a particular purpose. We are not liable for losses, disputes, or damages arising from your use of any third-party operator listed on this site, including disputes over bonus terms, redemption decisions, or account restrictions, all of which are governed by the operator's own terms and conditions.

Questions about these terms

If anything here is unclear, or you'd like to raise a concern about content on this site, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. You can also learn more about how we approach reviews and rankings on our About Us page.