Terms and Conditions – Sweeps

These terms and conditions govern your use of Sweeps, the comparison and review website operated at matamec.com. By continuing to browse or use this site, you confirm that you have read these terms and agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Who We Are and What This Site Does

Sweeps is an independent comparison website. We research and review sweepstakes casino platforms available to players in the United States. Our editorial team — including Daniel Campbell, who authors many of the reviews on this site — evaluates platforms on factors such as game variety, promotional structure, redemption process, and overall user experience.

We do not operate any sweepstakes casino platform ourselves. We do not hold, transfer, or process Sweepstakes Coins, Gold Coins, or any other virtual currency on behalf of visitors. All gaming activity takes place on the third-party platforms we review, and you are subject to those platforms' own terms when you sign up or play.

For a full account of who we are and how the site is run, visit our About Us page.

How We Make Money — Commercial Disclosure

Some of the platforms listed on this site pay us a commission when a visitor clicks through and registers an account. This is how the site is funded. However, commercial relationships do not determine how we rank or review a platform. Our editorial ratings reflect our independent research only — a platform cannot buy a higher position, and one that does not pay commission is not excluded.

Pages that display ranked platform cards — such as our best sweepstakes casinos guide — carry this disclosure at the point it is relevant. If you have questions about a specific commercial relationship, contact us at [email protected].

Accuracy and Editorial Independence

We aim to keep all information on this site current and accurate. Platform details — including welcome offers, eligible states, age requirements, redemption thresholds, and accepted payment methods — can change without notice. We recommend verifying the current terms directly with a platform before registering.

Editorial ratings are produced by our review team and reflect our assessment at the time of research. They are not customer review scores and should not be read as such.
Advertised welcome offers are reproduced from operator promotional materials. Material conditions — such as minimum purchases, coin-type restrictions, or eligibility requirements — apply. Always read an operator's full terms before taking up any offer.
We do not claim to have deposited, played, or withdrawn on any platform reviewed on this site. Our assessments are based on documented research and publicly available information.
Where information was unavailable at the time of publication, we have written around it rather than invented a detail.

The Sweepstakes Model — What You Should Understand

Every platform reviewed on this site operates under a promotional sweepstakes model, not as a licensed real-money casino. This distinction matters legally and practically.

Under this model, platforms typically offer two types of virtual currency:

Gold Coins (or equivalent): Used for entertainment play only. They have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for prizes.
Sweepstakes Coins (or equivalent): Used in sweepstakes-mode play. Accumulated Sweepstakes Coins may be redeemable for prizes, subject to a platform's terms, verification requirements, and applicable laws.

A key feature of legitimate sweepstakes casino operations is that no purchase is necessary to obtain Sweepstakes Coins. An alternative method of entry (AMOE) — such as a mail-in request — is generally available. Purchasing a coin package is optional, not a requirement to participate.

This site does not provide legal advice. We do not tell readers that any specific platform is definitely legal for them to use. Availability varies by state, and laws change. Some states restrict or prohibit sweepstakes casino operations entirely. Always check a platform's list of eligible states and review applicable state laws before signing up.

Age Requirements

Sweepstakes casino platforms are intended for adults only. Most platforms require users to be at least 18 years old. Some require users to be 21 or older, either across all states or in specific states where local rules or company policy set a higher threshold. This site does not produce content aimed at or suitable for minors, and we do not encourage participation by anyone below the minimum age set by the relevant platform.

Prize Redemption and Taxes

Prize redemptions through sweepstakes platforms are subject to each operator's individual terms, including minimum thresholds, identity verification requirements, and geographic restrictions. We do not guarantee redemption timelines or outcomes, and we do not act as an intermediary in any redemption process.

Prizes redeemed through sweepstakes platforms may be taxable under federal and state tax rules. Tax obligations depend on individual circumstances, the value of prizes received, and applicable law. Players are responsible for their own record-keeping and for complying with any reporting requirements. This site does not provide tax advice — consult a qualified adviser or official guidance if you have questions about your specific situation.

Your Responsibilities as a Visitor

By using this site, you agree to the following:

You are at least 18 years of age (or the higher age required by your state or the platform you choose to visit).
You are accessing this site from a jurisdiction where doing so is lawful.
You will not use information from this site for unlawful purposes.
You will not attempt to reproduce, redistribute, or commercialise content from this site without our written permission.
You understand that sweepstakes casino games involve chance and that no outcome is guaranteed.

Third-Party Links and Platform Responsibility

This site contains links to third-party sweepstakes casino platforms. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or practices of those platforms. Clicking a link and registering with a platform means you are entering into a separate relationship with that operator, governed by their own terms and conditions and privacy policy.

We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the availability, accuracy, or legality of any third-party platform, and we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of one.

Intellectual Property

All original content on matamec.com — including written reviews, editorial ratings, comparison tables, and structural elements — is the property of the site operator. You may not copy, republish, or adapt this content for commercial use without prior written consent. Brief quotations for non-commercial purposes, with a clear attribution and link back to the original page, are acceptable.

Brand names, logos, and trademarks referenced on this site belong to their respective owners. Their appearance here does not imply any endorsement of or by this site.

Limitation of Liability

This site is provided on an "as is" basis for informational and comparison purposes only. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of information on the site for any particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sweeps and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of — or inability to use — this site or any platform you access through it.

Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect limited data about visitors for the purpose of improving the site and measuring the performance of content. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Responsible Gambling

Even though sweepstakes casinos operate under a different legal model than real-money gambling, casino-style games can still be absorbing, and some people may find them difficult to moderate. If your play — or someone else's — is causing concern, resources are available. Visit our Responsible Gambling page for guidance and links to support organisations.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in how the site operates, changes in applicable law, or feedback from users. The date shown at the top of the page reflects when these terms were last reviewed. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, or about how the site operates, you are welcome to reach out. We aim to respond to all enquiries within a reasonable time.

Email: [email protected]

Or use the form on our Contact Us page.