A social casino is a free-to-play site or app where users enjoy slots and table games for fun only. Unlike a sweepstakes casino, a pure social casino has no redeemable currency, so winnings cannot be cashed out.
Players may buy virtual coins to keep playing, but those coins never convert to prizes. The term is sometimes used loosely to include sweepstakes casinos, though the key difference is that sweepstakes sites add a redeemable Sweeps Coins layer.
Example usage
- A pure social casino offers no cash redemptions.
- Sweepstakes casinos differ from social casinos by adding redeemable SC.
Related terms
- Dual-Currency Model, The two-coin system used by sweepstakes casinos, pairing a free play currency with a separate redeemable promotional currency.
- Gold Coins (GC), The play-for-fun virtual currency at sweepstakes casinos that holds no cash value and cannot be redeemed for prizes.
- Responsible Gambling, The set of tools and practices that help players keep sweepstakes casino play safe, controlled, and within healthy limits.
- Sweepstakes Casino, An online platform that offers casino-style games through a promotional sweepstakes model rather than direct real-money gambling.