Responsible Gaming

Sweepstakes casinos and responsible play

Sweepstakes casinos are free-to-play platforms. You are never required to spend money to participate. However, some players do purchase Gold Coin packages, and it's important to approach this as entertainment — not as a way to generate income.

Signs of problem gambling

Even on free-to-play platforms, compulsive behaviour can develop. Watch for these warning signs:

• Spending more time or money than you intended
• Chasing losses or trying to "win back" spent coins
• Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities to play
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not playing
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund coin purchases

How to stay in control

• Set a budget — Decide in advance how much you're comfortable spending on coin packages per month and stick to it.
• Set time limits — Most platforms let you set session reminders or time limits in your account settings.
• Take breaks — Step away regularly. If you find it hard to stop, that's a signal worth taking seriously.
• Self-exclude — Every legitimate sweepstakes casino offers a self-exclusion option. Use it if needed.

Tools available at sweepstakes casinos

Most platforms listed on this site offer responsible gaming features including:

• Deposit / purchase limits
• Session time reminders
• Cooling-off periods (temporary account suspension)
• Permanent self-exclusion

Contact the casino's support team directly to activate any of these tools.

Support resources

• National Council on Problem Gambling — ncpgambling.org | 1-800-522-4700
• Gambling Therapy — Free online support for problem gambling
• Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support groups across the U.S.