Casino & Gambling Glossary

A free entry route, usually a mailed request, that lets players obtain Sweeps Coins without making any purchase.

A free reward of Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins given to players for logging in each day, often increasing on a streak.

The two-coin system used by sweepstakes casinos, pairing a free play currency with a separate redeemable promotional currency.

The body of U.S. federal rules governing sweepstakes promotions, including no-purchase-necessary and clear-disclosure requirements.

A one-time discounted coin package for new players, giving extra Gold Coins and bonus Sweeps Coins on their first buy.

The redeemable sweepstakes currency at Fortune Coins Casino, used to play games and redeem for prizes once eligible.

The play-for-fun virtual currency at sweepstakes casinos that holds no cash value and cannot be redeemed for prizes.

The identity verification process sweepstakes casinos require before approving prize redemptions, confirming age and residency.

A free postal request for Sweeps Coins that fulfills no-purchase-necessary rules, sent to the operator's listed address.

The legal principle that a sweepstakes must offer a free way to enter and win, with no purchase required to participate.

The number of times Sweeps Coins must be played before they become eligible for redemption into prizes.

The specific act of exchanging eligible Sweeps Coins for a chosen prize, such as cash, gift cards, or crypto.

A marketing promotion where prizes are awarded by chance with a free entry option, the legal framework sweepstakes casinos use.

A cryptographic system that lets players independently verify each game outcome was not altered after the bet was placed.

The process of converting won Sweeps Coins into cash prizes or gift cards after meeting minimum thresholds and verification.

The set of tools and practices that help players keep sweepstakes casino play safe, controlled, and within healthy limits.

The percentage of total wagers a game is designed to return to players over time, a key indicator of long-run value.

Shorthand for the two sweepstakes casino currencies, Sweeps Coins and Gold Coins, that make up the dual-currency model.

A responsible-play tool that lets a user voluntarily block their own access to a sweepstakes casino for a set period.

An online platform offering casino-style games purely for entertainment, with no redeemable currency or cash prizes.

The redeemable promotional currency used at Stake.us, equivalent to Sweeps Coins, that can be redeemed for prizes.

The in-house games built by Stake.us, including titles like Dice, Plinko, and Crash, that use provably fair mechanics.

Whether residents of a given U.S. state can legally play at and redeem from a sweepstakes casino under state law.

The promotional currency at sweepstakes casinos that can be played in games and, once eligible, redeemed for cash prizes or gift cards.

The fixed conversion ratio that determines how much cash value redeemed Sweeps Coins are worth, usually 1 SC to 1 USD.

An online platform that offers casino-style games through a promotional sweepstakes model rather than direct real-money gambling.

A measure of how often and how large a game's payouts tend to be, ranging from frequent small wins to rare big ones.

The introductory offer new players receive at signup, typically a package of free Gold Coins and bonus Sweeps Coins.