Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions explain how dottely.com operates, what our content is (and isn't), and what you agree to by using this site. By browsing Best Sweepstakes Casinos or clicking through to any operator we cover, you accept the terms set out below. If you don't agree with them, please don't use the site.

What dottely.com is and is not

dottely.com is an independent information and comparison resource focused on sweepstakes and social casinos operating in the {{ country }} market. We publish reviews, rankings, and general guidance to help readers compare platforms such as those featured on our Best Sweepstakes Casinos in the US page.

We are not a gambling operator, a payment processor, or a legal advisor. We do not run games, hold customer funds, or process redemptions. Every sweepstakes casino we mention operates its own platform under its own terms, and those terms — not this page — govern any account you open with them.

The sweepstakes model, explained plainly

Sweepstakes casinos use a dual-currency promotional model rather than traditional real-money wagering. Typically, one currency (often called Gold Coins) is used for play-for-fun purposes and has no cash value. A second currency (often called Sweeps Coins or a similar name) is awarded through purchases of Gold Coin packages, daily login rewards, promotions, or a free alternative method of entry, and can potentially be redeemed for prizes once a platform's eligibility and verification requirements are met.

Because this is a sweepstakes promotion rather than a licensed real-money gambling product, it operates under different legal and regulatory frameworks than a licensed online casino. We describe this model on our review pages, but we do not control how any individual operator implements it, and terms can change without notice.

No purchase necessary

Legitimate sweepstakes casinos generally allow participation without any purchase. This usually includes daily free coin allowances and, in many cases, a free alternative method of entry (AMOE), such as a mail-in request, that lets someone obtain entries without spending money. We do not present purchasing coin packages as the only route to play or to potentially redeem prizes. Always check an individual operator's own rules for the specifics of their free entry method, since these vary by brand and can change.

Accuracy of the information we publish

We make reasonable efforts to keep offer details, editorial ratings, and general descriptions accurate as of the date each page was last updated. Operators can and do change their welcome offers, eligible states, redemption thresholds, and terms at short notice. We do not guarantee that any offer, bonus amount, or feature described on dottely.com remains current at the moment you read it.

• Welcome offers and coin amounts shown on our site are illustrative of what the operator has advertised, not a promise from dottely.com of what you personally will receive.
• Editorial ratings reflect our own research and comparison criteria, not customer reviews, guaranteed outcomes, or endorsements of odds or payout speed.
• You should always confirm current terms, eligible states, and requirements directly on the operator's own site before signing up.

No guarantees around outcomes or prizes

Casino-style games, whether played with Gold Coins or Sweeps Coins, involve chance. Nothing on dottely.com should be read as implying that winning, redeeming, or receiving a prize is likely or guaranteed. We do not claim any operator offers the best odds, highest returns, or fastest redemption times — these are not things an independent site can verify, and we do not make unsupported claims of that kind.

Redemption of Sweeps Coins for prizes is typically subject to minimum thresholds, identity verification, and an operator's own terms and conditions. Processing times and requirements vary by platform and are not something dottely.com controls or guarantees.

Eligibility, age, and state availability

Sweepstakes casinos are generally intended for adults, with most operators requiring users to be at least 18, and some requiring 21 in certain states or under their own policies. Nothing on this site is directed at, or intended to appeal to, anyone under the legal age required by the relevant operator and state.

Availability is not uniform across the country. Some states permit most sweepstakes casino operators, some have restricted or taken action against certain platforms, and individual operators may choose not to serve particular states regardless of the legal position. Laws in this area change, sometimes quickly. We do not state or imply that any platform listed on dottely.com is legal in all fifty states, and we encourage you to check an operator's current eligible-state list and your own state's rules before creating an account. If you have questions about whether a particular platform or activity is permitted where you live, that's a question for the operator's terms or a qualified legal advisor, not for this site.

For general information on setting limits and playing responsibly, see our Responsible Gambling page.

Taxes and financial responsibility

Redeemed prizes may be subject to federal and state tax obligations depending on your circumstances. We are not a tax authority and don't provide tax advice; keep your own records of any redemptions and consult official guidance or a tax professional if you have questions about what you owe.

Commercial relationships and how rankings work

dottely.com may earn a commission when readers sign up with an operator through links on this site. This does not cost you anything extra, and it does not determine our rankings or editorial ratings — a platform's position on our list reflects our own research and comparison criteria, not the size of any commercial arrangement. See our About Us page for more on how we approach reviews.

Third-party sites and links

Our pages link out to individual sweepstakes casino operators. Once you leave dottely.com, you are subject to that operator's own terms, privacy policy, and promotional rules, which we don't control and can't be responsible for. We recommend reading an operator's terms in full, particularly around eligible states, verification requirements, and redemption rules, before creating an account or making a purchase.

Limitation of liability

Content on dottely.com is provided for general informational purposes. We don't accept liability for losses, disappointments, or disputes arising from your use of, or reliance on, any third-party sweepstakes casino, including issues around account verification, redemption delays, promotional terms, or state eligibility. Your relationship and any dispute over an account, prize, or promotion sits between you and the operator in question.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our content, the operators we cover, or the legal landscape around sweepstakes gaming. The date shown at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated. Continued use of dottely.com after changes are published means you accept the revised terms.

Questions about these terms

If anything here is unclear, or you'd like to raise a question about a specific page or listing, you can reach us through our Contact Us page.