About Us

conservingnow.com is an independent research site for people comparing sweepstakes and social casinos in the US. We don't operate a casino, take deposits or process redemptions — we look at the platforms that do, so readers can weigh a welcome offer, a coin package or a redemption threshold before they create an account.

This page explains who we are, what we actually assess, and how our rankings are put together — including where money enters the picture and why that never decides an operator's position.

Why This Site Exists

Sweepstakes casinos have grown quickly, partly because they give people in states without legal online casinos a way to play casino-style slots, table games and live-dealer titles using a promotional model instead of real-money wagering. That growth has also brought a flood of near-identical platforms, all promising oversized welcome bundles. Our job is to sort through them and explain, in plain terms, what each one actually offers, what its Gold Coins and Sweepstakes Coins are worth, and where the fine print matters.

We built this site around a straightforward idea: readers should be able to compare operators on the things that actually change the experience — coin economics, game variety, redemption conditions and state eligibility — rather than just the headline bonus number.

The Sweepstakes Model, in Short

Every platform we cover runs on a dual-currency system rather than traditional real-money wagering. Gold Coins (or a platform's equivalent) are play-money credits used just for entertainment and carry no cash value. Sweepstakes Coins (or SC) are the promotional currency that can potentially be redeemed for cash prizes once a platform's redemption conditions are met, typically after identity verification. Coin packages are usually sold in bundles that include some free Sweepstakes Coins, but legitimate operators also offer a no-purchase method of entry — meaning it's generally possible to receive Sweepstakes Coins without buying anything, often through daily login rewards or a mail-in alternative entry method. We flag it clearly whenever a platform makes that free path hard to find.

How We Assess Sweepstakes Casinos

Because this site focuses on the highest RTP sweepstakes casinos, our comparisons prioritize the factors that most affect a player's actual return and experience over time, alongside the standard checks every operator should pass:

• Game-level RTP information — where a platform publishes or discloses return-to-player figures for its slots and table games, we note it; we do not estimate or guess RTP for titles where it isn't disclosed
• Coin value and welcome structure — how much Gold Coin and Sweepstakes Coin a new player actually receives, and what conditions (if any) apply to using or redeeming it
• Game library breadth — the mix of slots, table games such as blackjack and roulette variants, and any live-dealer-style offerings
• Redemption process — minimum thresholds, identity verification steps, and how clearly a platform explains its timelines
• State availability — which states an operator serves, since sweepstakes casinos are governed largely at the state level and eligible-state lists can change
• Ongoing rewards — daily login bonuses, loyalty perks, tournaments and seasonal promotions that go beyond the initial welcome offer

We do not claim to have deposited, played or withdrawn on any platform. Our reviews are based on researching public terms, published game libraries, state eligibility pages and operator disclosures, cross-checked as of {{ fact-check-date }} where possible. Ratings reflect this research, not a customer-review score, and no operator can pay for a better position — commission never determines rank.

Where Our Featured Operators Stand

The table below reflects the operators currently featured on this site, in the order we rank them, alongside their welcome offer as published by each operator. Every headline offer carries its own conditions — wagering-style requirements, coin expiry, or state restrictions — which we describe in more detail in each write-up below and readers should always confirm directly with the operator before signing up.

Crown Coins

Crown Coins sits at the top of our list largely on the strength of its coin economics and welcome structure — the 150% welcome bonus gives new players a noticeably larger starting Gold Coin balance relative to spend than several rivals on this page. Its game library covers a solid slot rotation alongside table games. The limitation worth flagging: like every sweepstakes casino, actual Sweepstakes Coin value depends on the redemption terms in place at signup, which readers should check directly since conditions can change.

SplashCoins

SplashCoins earns its position with a 200% welcome offer, one of the larger headline multipliers among the operators we cover, plus a game catalogue built around a wide slot selection. It's a reasonable pick for players who want volume of play from a starting bundle. The trade-off is that a bigger percentage bonus doesn't automatically mean better long-run value — the underlying coin allocation and any spend requirements attached to the offer matter just as much, and we'd encourage reading those terms before treating the headline number as the full picture.

Casino.Click

Casino.Click's welcome package — 150 extra coins plus 10 free spins — is smaller in raw numbers than the operators above it, which is reflected in its rating. What keeps it competitive is the free-spins component, which gives new players direct exposure to specific slot titles rather than just a coin top-up. The limitation here is the more modest overall welcome size compared to the top two operators on this page.

What Else These Platforms Offer

Beyond the headline slots and table games, most sweepstakes casinos run additional features designed to keep players engaged over time rather than just on day one. These typically include daily login rewards, periodic promotional events, leaderboard-based tournaments, and loyalty perks tied to ongoing play. Some operators also run seasonal promotions around holidays or major sports calendar moments. None of this is a substitute for a casino's core game library, but it's a meaningful part of what separates one platform's day-to-day experience from another's, and it's a factor we weigh alongside RTP and coin value.

Money, Payments and Redemption — What to Expect

Participation in a sweepstakes casino is generally free to start: purchasing coin packages is optional, and legitimate operators offer a no-purchase method of entry that lets players receive Sweepstakes Coins without spending anything. Where purchases are made, they typically run through standard online payment methods; redemptions of Sweepstakes Coins for cash prizes are commonly processed via methods such as ACH bank transfer or similar options, though exact methods, minimum thresholds and processing timelines vary by operator and are subject to change. Before any redemption, most platforms require identity verification — usually a government-issued photo ID and, in some cases, proof of address. Prize redemptions may also be taxable under federal and state rules, so keeping records and checking official guidance is worth doing.

Legal Standing and Who Can Play

Sweepstakes casinos operate under a different legal framework than licensed real-money online casinos, and availability is not uniform across the US. Some states permit most operators to serve players there; others have restricted or taken action against the model, and individual operators may choose not to serve certain states regardless of what's technically permitted. Laws in this space change relatively often, so eligibility should always be confirmed directly with the operator and against current state rules rather than assumed from this page. Age requirements also vary: many platforms require players to be at least 18, while some set the minimum at 21, either broadly or in specific states. We don't offer legal advice on whether a specific site is permitted in a specific state — that determination sits with the reader and the operator's own terms.

For guidance on playing within your means, our Responsible Gambling page covers resources worth knowing about, and our Terms and Conditions page sets out how this site itself operates.

Our Independence

conservingnow.com may earn a commission when a reader signs up with an operator through a link on this site. That relationship never decides where an operator sits in our rankings — position is based on the research criteria described above, and a lower-paying or non-paying listing can outrank a higher one if the underlying offer and game library justify it. We also don't claim any specific licence or regulatory status on behalf of the operators we cover; readers should verify that directly with each platform.

Questions or Corrections

If something on this site looks out of date — an eligible-state list, a welcome offer, or a redemption threshold — we'd rather hear about it than leave it wrong. The Contact Us page is the way to reach us. Readers outside the US, or looking at a different regulatory market, may also find our coverage of non-Gamstop casinos in the UK relevant, though that operates under an entirely separate legal framework from the sweepstakes model covered here.