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A Short Guide to Sweepstakes Casinos for Beginners

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How to tell me you are into gambling without telling me you are into gambling: sweepstakes, coins, and tokens. Sweepstakes are not a new concept, they have been with us for a long time representing a very old form of prize gambling that today isn’t even treated as gambling per se. How so, and what sweepstakes casinos are, we will going to find out in this article. Let’s start. 

What Are Sweepstakes Casinos?

Some believe that sweepstakes have been with us for centuries. The old meaning of the word was ‘the one who sweeps’ or ‘takes the whole of stakes in a game’. Today the expression refers to a prize that is won in a contest and a winner is chosen at random. It’s important to note that some of these prizes can be really huge.

Okay, so you can comprehend that sweepstakes competitions are omnipresent in today’s society. You can also find a lot of data on big winners, like that lady that won hundreds of sweepstakes per year. But what sweepstakes casinos are?

The whole new concept that is slowly taking over the world, sweepstakes casinos are a term reserved for a type of social casino, whose main focus is the social aspect of playing games. Instead of being focused on prize winnings, the player’s main goal is to have fun, which puts players in a totally new gambling environment. You won’t be focused on gaining huge winnings but on enjoying games you like. 

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Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legal?

Sweepstakes Casinos are 100% legal not only in most of the US states (except for Washington), but also around the world. 

Since they don’t imply using real money for making wagers and playing games, from the legal perspective, they don’t fall under any real gambling category. Instead, they are classified as neither games of skill nor luck. They are simply sweepstakes. 

Instead of winning real money, players will get virtual prizes in the form of tokens or coins after every mini-competition, which they will use in further play. 

Regardless of the majority of sweepstakes casinos not operating with real money, when it comes to players, it’s still important to find a legal, reliable, and trustworthy casino provider. It’s, therefore, advisable to consult online casino guides that will give you in-depth reviews about the providers you are interested in. For example, the CasinoTopsOnline Fortune Coins Casino review will inform you about the registration process, bonus options, and more. The more things you learn about the provider, the more determined you will be to stick with one. 

How Do Sweepstakes Casinos Work?

As we already mentioned, instead of winning real money prizes, in sweepstakes casinos, you will win special tokens – usually in the form of golden coins – which you can use to play other games you love. The more tokens you collect, the more options you will have for exploring different games. 

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In the same manner, you won’t need to place real money wagers in order to play games or win prizes. With the tokens you gather, you will be able to enter various contests and matches.

How Do You Get Your First Coins?

Once you are done with your registration, you will get coins to get you started. Using them, you will be able to play various games like slots, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, or even poker. Winning these games will result in more coins, which will lead you to more games. 

It’s Possible to Win Real Money in Sweepstakes Casinos

Believe it or not, winning real money in the Sweepstakes Casino contest is in fact more than possible, but it requires following certain steps. 

First of all, before receiving cash winnings, you need to share your personal information, such as ID identification, a passport, or a driver’s license, to confirm your identity. 

The second step is showing your address as proof of residency. The operators will usually ask you to share the information from your utility bill, lease agreement or mortgage statement, notarized contract, or bank account. 

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Once your identification process is done, you will be able to redeem your coins for real money using your standard bank account. Remember that the focus of sweepstakes casinos is more on the “fun” part than on the monetary aspect. It’s therefore advisable not to keep your standards too high when it comes to the amount you will get. 

Summary 

Sweepstakes casinos promise a fun and unique gambling experience. Instead of wagering with real money, you will get virtual coins after the registration that you will be able to use further in the game. The more loot you collect, the longer you will stay and the more games you will be able to enjoy. 

The important thing to remember is that the websites you choose to play at will be 100% safe and reliable, as long as you stick with the recommended providers. The whole concept is legal in most of the US states and around the world, so you shouldn’t have any problems finding a good operator, and you will be able to enjoy these games from wherever you find yourself at. In the end, you will also be able to collect even some real money prizes. 

All in all, it’s a fun and refreshing gambling experience. Enjoy!

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Maverick Games Launches Sports Betting Operations in Ontario

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Maverick Games has launched sports betting operations in Ontario, through a partnership with Delasport.

Maverick Games will offer Ontarian players a premium sports betting experience, built on Delasport’s superior technology and known for its unique innovative features that players love including personalization, recommendations, gamification, quick bets, player engagement features, and more.

Maverick Games is the second brand to launch on Delasport’s technology in Ontario, with another full turnkey brand set to go live soon. Delasport also recently unveiled its innovative sports betting jackpot network game, SuperPot. The company will showcase this unique product at the Canadian Gaming Summit next month and begin rolling it out to Ontarian operators shortly thereafter.

“We are proud to see Maverick Games live and thriving with our one of a kind sportsbook solution at its core. They have been a fantastic partner from the start, and this launch further demonstrates how fast and efficient our technology is when paired with a clear vision and strong collaboration,” said Rosaire Galea Cavallaro, VP of Business Development at Delasport.

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“Maverick Games’s sports vertical is a major step forward for us and launching it with Delasport has been the right move from day one. The platform’s performance and flexibility allow us to deliver the kind of user experience we believe Ontario players deserve. We’re excited to now bring that vision to life,” CEO Matt Rathbun said.

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation Signs MoU to Acquire Casino Business at Hastings Racecourse & Casino

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the casino business and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino (Hastings) in the City of Vancouver from Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (Great Canadian Entertainment).

“We are thrilled to take another important step towards economic self-determination for our Nation in our traditional territory, and we are eager to work with the senior management team at Great Canadian Entertainment to finalize due diligence and execute a definitive agreement, as well as working with the City of Vancouver to ensure the best long-term use of this important asset within the City. We believe that this opportunity is historic for us in many ways, and we look forward to entering the gaming industry in due course,” said Jen Thomas, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

“We are excited about working with TWN on their potential acquisition of the casino operations and related real property interests at Hastings Racecourse & Casino. Recognizing that Hastings is part of the TWN’s traditional territory, we can think of no better entity to inherit this asset, and we look forward to supporting them in the transition after the anticipated close of the sale,” Matt Anfinson, Chief Executive Officer of Great Canadian Entertainment.

The agreement is subject to further due diligence, finalization of financial terms and the execution of a definitive purchase and sale agreement. Once a definitive agreement has been executed by the parties, it is anticipated that the transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions as well as customary approvals by gaming regulatory and other authorities, including certain approvals by the City of Vancouver given its ownership of the real property. It is expected that Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to TWN for a period of time following the anticipated closing.

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High Roller Submits Gaming License Application in Ontario

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High Roller Technologies, operator of the premium online casino brands High Roller and Fruta, announced the submission of its Internet Gaming Operator license application in Ontario, Canada, targeting the launch of its flagship brand HighRoller.com in the second half of 2025.

“The submission of our licensing application to access Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is an important milestone in our Company’s journey. Once our application is approved, we anticipate that we will have the opportunity to launch our online casino product into the market later this year,” said Ben Clemes, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller.

Ontario is one of the largest regulated online gambling markets in the world as measured by gross gaming revenue. In 2024, regulated online gambling operators within the province generated approximately $2.3B in gross gaming revenue, and growth continues to be recorded in the first half of 2025. Recently, the province of Alberta passed enabling legislation to establish a regulatory framework for online gambling. Once available, the Company also intends to pursue licensure in Alberta to expand its regulated market footprint in Canada.

“Ontario is missing an elegant brand like High Roller. We’re excited to roll out the red carpet for our new customers, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our tremendous product,” said Clemes.

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