At Freaky Gaming, we rate sweepstakes casinos by evaluating every part of our experience. We use specific criteria and break down sections, deducting or adding points based on performance.
Sweepstakes Casino Reviews
Each section is rated out of 100. This testing methodology focuses on ensuring that a sweepstakes site is compliant, usable, and trustworthy, with optimal performance for users.
Freaky Gaming is built on research, transparency, and practical experience. Our guides and reviews come from hands-on testing of sweepstakes casino platforms, we focus on what actually affects players: how a site runs day to day, how promotions and coin packages are set up, and what the sign-up, verification, and redemption process is really like. We publish to educate first – not to push offers.
Some links on Freaky Gaming may earn us a commission if you decide to visit a sweepstakes casino through them. That never changes what we say. Partnerships don’t dictate our opinions or rankings – everything is driven by independent research, repeatable checks, and a commitment to keeping information clear, accurate, and updated for readers.
How our reviews work
Our experts go through the registration process, claim bonuses, purchase coins, play games, and redeem (when it’s feasible to do so). We keep a log and take screenshots of our findings, creating a summary of each aspect of the sweepstakes site. Some aspects of a site are more important (carry more weight), in which case more points are involved. Each section has a score based on 100, with each aspect having more or less weight to it. We’ll discuss this in more detail below.
A quick caveat here, our reviews are based solely on our expert findings and are not influenced by outside parties.
What We Test
Account creation & onboarding
- How easy was it to start the registration process
- Were there any glitches during registration
- How many steps did it take to register
- The amount of time it takes to receive the verification email or SMS
- Options for fast sign-up through Google, Apple, or Facebook
- Was it easy to claim the welcome bonus once registration was completed
Bonuses & free coin testing (welcome + daily)
- What is the welcome bonus offer
- Are free sweeps coins available with the welcome bonus
- What steps are needed to receive the welcome bonus
- What the daily login bonuses are
- Is there a mail-in bonus for SC and how much do you receive
- Is there a refer-a-friend program
- Are there social media promotions
- What kind of email promotions are available
- When do free coins expire
Game library testing
- How many games are available
- What is the range of games (slots/live games/instant games/scratchcards, etc)
- What slot options are there (Megaways, Hold & Win, Progressive jackpots, etc.)
- What is the quality of games
- Game features
- How many providers are available, and how well-known are they
- RTP and volatility of games
- What are the minimum/maximum play limits
Purchases & Redemptions testing (where feasible) + what we track
- Banking options for purchasing and redeeming
- Are there any fees involved
- Minimum purchase package
- Whether free SC is included in packages
- How long does it take for the balance to be added to your account upon payment
- Minimum redemption amount
- What is the playthrough rate before you can redeem (typically 1x – 3x)
- What is the maximum redemption per day/week/or month
- Are there special terms and conditions related to redemptions and bonuses
- How long do redemptions typically take
Playing Experience (Design, Mobile & Performance)
- How good does the site look
- How easy is it to find pages like Promotions, Account, Coin Store
- Is the game lobby well laid out
- Is it neat and tidy or cluttered
- What filters are available in order to find games
- How many subcategories are there within each game type
- Can you search for a game by name
- Do pages and games load quickly
- Were there any glitches
Responsible Play & Safety
- Is there a designated responsible gaming page with information, helpful links, and a self-assessment
- Are there settings for spending/losses/time
- Does the site offer Reality Check
- How easy is the cooling-off period or self-exclusion
- Can you close your account easily
- Does customer support have special training to assist players in problematic game play
Support testing (channels, response, quality)
- Is there live chat/email/FAQ/Help Center
- What are the hours of operation for customer support
- Is there a phone number where you can speak to a live agent
- Can you get in touch with support on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, or X
- What is the response time for each communication channel
Terms & policy review
- Does the site offer a chance to request SC by mail (AMOE)
- Are the terms and conditions clear
- What states are non-restricted
- Is it clear what the minimum age requirement is
Scoring Criteria & Weighting
Category weights table
With the points above in mind, we categorize them and assign a weighted rating with each section equaling 100 points. Here’s what it looks like by section:
| Ratings | High Score Examples (bullet points) | Low Score Examples (bullet points) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Bonuses & Promotions | 6/10 - 10/10 Generous welcome bonus & first purchase offer Fair playthrough requirements Constant daily login bonuses | 1/10 - 5/10 No SC in welcome bonus Low bonus amounts T&Cs aren’t fair | Quality and quantity of bonuses - 50 points | Eligibility for players (state restriction) - 20 points | Fairness of T&Cs (limitations) - 10 | How easy is it to claim - 10 points | VIP Program - 10 |
| Games & Software Providers | A large number of games Wide range of game types Quality software providers Good RTP% | Only low-value game options Very few options (no table games, live games, etc.) | Quantity of games - 25 points | Quality of software providers - 25 points | Range of game types - 25 | Number of popular games - 15 points | Events like tournaments/challenges - 10 points |
| Banking Methods | Wide variety of banking options No fees Fast payouts Secure payments | Lack of banking options Slow payouts Unreliable redemptions Fees incurred | Purchase and redemption options - 25 points | Banking security - 25 points | Redemption speed - 20 points | Minimum/maximum purchase and redemption limits - 20 | Fees incurred - 10 points |
| Playing Experience | Easy navigation Fully functional (no lags or disruptions) Modern design Neat and tidy | Old design Slow loading pages and games Lacking game filters and other navigation features | Look and feel - 20 points | Navigation - 20 points | Speed - 20 points | Mobile browser experience - 20 points | Prominent bugs found - 20 points |
| Customer Support | 24/7 customer support Multiple communication channels (live chat/email, phone, social media, FAQ, Help Center) Friendly, knowledgeable support | Lack of live chat Email responses that take days Unclear answers Lack of FAQ and Help Center | Available channels - 25 points | Hours of availability - 20 points | Responsiveness - 20 points | Quality of support knowledge - 20 points | Friendliness - 15 points |
What earns a high vs low score
A good score is 90 or above, indicating a site that performs well across the board. A sweepstakes casino with a high score has been shown to offer players a secure, trustworthy site. It offers responsible gaming support from responsive agents available 24/7. We also look at the quality of games based on the variety of software providers available. Player security is ensured by the most up-to-date security protocols.
A low score indicates a site lacks quality games, helpful customer support, and reliable payouts. Lack of responsible gaming, poor navigation, and game disruptions also contribute to low scores. If we have seen player complaints or experienced setbacks, low scores will be applied.
Update Policy
Routine updates
We set up a schedule to revisit the site and review all the details again, making updates as needed. These routine updates allow us to review the entire site and see what’s changed. It gives us an idea of whether the site continues to offer the positive benefits of a good player experience or has declined in quality.
Triggers for immediate updates
Bonuses, special offers, state restrictions, and T&Cs tend to change regularly. This is why we regularly check forums, industry trends, and news to stay up to date and make changes to our reviews immediately after vetting the information. When we make a change, we let players know what we changed and the date it was updated.
Editorial Independence
Affiliate relationships vs rankings
We maintain editorial independence throughout our review process. We focus on creating reviews based on our criteria, ranking sites honestly based on their performance. We may receive financial compensation if players decide to play at a sweepstakes site we advertise, but we are not influenced by this.
Reader Feedback & Complaints
How we validate feedback
When we receive feedback or complaints from readers, we take it seriously. We immediately contact the sweepstakes site connected to the complaint (while keeping the complainant’s information anonymous). We work with the support team to help find a resolution, and for the players, we offer expert guidance.
When we flag/remove a brand
In some cases, when sites are uncooperative, we will blacklist them. This includes unhelpful customer support, bonuses promised but never received, and advertised games that aren’t available. When we remove a brand, we make a large announcement that it’s been blacklisted with an explanation of why.
