Terms and Conditions – Social Casinos

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Social Casinos (isth2017.org). By accessing or continuing to use this website, you agree to be bound by the terms set out below. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. About Social Casinos

Social Casinos (isth2017.org) is an independent comparison and information website focused on sweepstakes casinos and social casino platforms available to players in the United States. We research, review, and compare platforms so that readers can make informed choices.

We do not operate any sweepstakes casino, social casino, or gaming service ourselves. All platforms listed on this site are operated by independent third parties. We are not responsible for the conduct, terms, game availability, or prize-redemption processes of any platform we review or link to.

2. Affiliate and Commercial Disclosure

Social Casinos earns revenue through affiliate relationships with some of the platforms featured on this site. When you follow a link from this site and register or make a purchase on a third-party platform, we may receive a commission. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Commercial relationships do not determine how platforms are ranked or reviewed. Our editorial ratings and write-ups are based on independent research. Platforms that pay commission are held to the same assessment criteria as those that do not. Where a commercial relationship exists, it is disclosed on the relevant page.

3. Nature of Sweepstakes Casinos

The platforms covered on this site operate under a promotional sweepstakes model, not as traditional real-money gambling sites. They typically use a dual-currency system:

Gold Coins (or equivalent): Virtual currency used for entertainment play only. Gold Coins have no monetary value and cannot be redeemed for prizes.
Sweepstakes Coins (or equivalent): Promotional currency that may, subject to each platform's terms and eligibility rules, be redeemed for prizes such as gift cards or cash equivalents.

These platforms are not licensed online casinos under US state gambling law. They operate under sweepstakes and promotional law. The legal framework, consumer protections, and available remedies differ significantly from those that apply to regulated real-money casinos. Nothing on this site should be read as implying that sweepstakes casinos are equivalent to licensed gambling operators.

4. No Purchase Necessary

A defining feature of legitimate sweepstakes casino promotions is that participation generally does not require a purchase. Most platforms offer a free alternative method of entry (AMOE) — such as a mail-in request — through which Sweepstakes Coins can be obtained without spending money. We endeavour to highlight this where relevant in our reviews. Readers are encouraged to check each platform's official terms for details of their specific AMOE process.

5. Eligibility and Geographic Availability

Sweepstakes casino availability in the United States varies by state. Some states restrict or prohibit participation in sweepstakes casino promotions, and individual operators may also choose not to serve certain states based on their own legal assessment. Social Casinos does not guarantee that any platform listed here is available or lawful in your state of residence.

It is your responsibility to check whether a platform is available in your state before registering. Operators' eligible-state lists can change, and laws governing sweepstakes promotions are subject to revision. We recommend verifying current availability directly with the platform before signing up.

Most sweepstakes casino platforms require participants to be at least 18 years of age. Some operators set the minimum age at 21, either across all states or in specific jurisdictions. Age requirements are set by individual operators and may be influenced by state law. By using this site, you confirm that you are of legal age in your state to participate in sweepstakes promotions. Social Casinos does not target, and this site is not intended for, anyone under the age of 18.

6. Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to ensure the information on Social Casinos is accurate, current, and fairly presented. Our content is reviewed periodically, with this page last fact-checked on August 1, 2026, by {{ settings.author_name }}.

However, welcome offers, coin packages, redemption thresholds, eligible states, and platform terms change frequently and sometimes without notice. The information on this site should be treated as a guide, not a guarantee of current conditions. Always verify the specific terms — including offer eligibility, minimum redemption amounts, processing times, and geographic restrictions — directly with the platform before registering or making any purchase.

We do not reproduce or endorse promotional copy from the platforms we cover. Where we quote an offer, we include the material conditions we are aware of alongside it.

7. No Guarantee of Outcomes

Sweepstakes casino games involve chance. Nothing on Social Casinos implies, suggests, or guarantees that you will accumulate Sweepstakes Coins, qualify for prize redemption, or receive any particular outcome from playing on any platform. Prize redemption is subject to each platform's terms, identity verification requirements, minimum thresholds, and geographic restrictions. Redemptions may also be subject to federal and state tax obligations — if you receive a prize, you may be required to report it as income. Keep records of any prizes received and consult official tax guidance or a qualified adviser if you are unsure of your obligations.

8. Responsible Play

Even though sweepstakes casinos do not involve traditional real-money wagering, spending on virtual coin packages is real expenditure. We encourage all readers to set personal limits, play for entertainment, and seek support if their spending or play habits concern them. Our responsible gambling resources page lists organisations that can help.

9. Third-Party Links and Content

This site contains links to third-party platforms and websites. Those links are provided for convenience and information only. Social Casinos does not control the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site and accepts no responsibility for them. Following a link from this site to an external platform is at your own risk, and you should read that platform's own terms and privacy policy before registering.

10. Intellectual Property

All original content on Social Casinos — including written reviews, comparison copy, editorial ratings, page structure, and original graphics — is the property of Social Casinos or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright law. You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content from this site without prior written permission.

Third-party brand names, logos, and trademarks referenced on this site belong to their respective owners. Their appearance here does not imply any endorsement of Social Casinos by those brands, nor any endorsement of those brands beyond what our editorial copy states.

11. Limitation of Liability

Social Casinos provides information on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all warranties, express or implied, relating to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of the information on this site. We are not liable for any loss — financial or otherwise — arising from your use of, or reliance on, information found on Social Casinos or from your use of any third-party platform we link to or review.

12. Privacy

Information about how Social Casinos collects, uses, and protects personal data is set out in our privacy policy. By using this site you agree to the practices described there.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or amend these terms at any time. Amended terms take effect as soon as they are posted to this page. The date shown in the site's "Updated" badge reflects when content was last reviewed. Your continued use of Social Casinos after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to an amended version, please stop using the site.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States applicable to agreements made and performed here. Any dispute arising from your use of this site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, our reviews, or how this site works, please visit our contact page or reach out to us at [email protected]. For information about the platforms we cover and how we assess them, see our about us page.

These terms apply to isth2017.org only. They do not form part of the terms of any sweepstakes casino platform listed or reviewed on this site. Each platform's own terms and conditions govern your relationship with that operator.