Every sweepstakes casino has to offer a way to get Sweeps Coins without buying anything. The model rests on it: under US state law, a game that combines a prize, chance and a required payment is generally treated as gambling, so sweepstakes casinos make payment optional and give Sweeps Coins away instead of selling them.
The free route goes by several names: alternative method of entry (AMOE), no-purchase-necessary entry or simply a mail-in request. A growing number of states treat the model as gambling regardless, so check where sweepstakes casinos are legal before you start.
The free methods
| Method | How it works | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Mail-in request | A handwritten request sent by post, in the format the sweepstakes rules set out | Card size, what to write, the address and how many requests are allowed |
| Daily login bonus | A small amount of Sweeps Coins, collected once every 24 hours | Whether missing a day resets a streak |
| Sign-up bonus | Free Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins for a new account | Whether you must verify your identity first |
| Social media giveaways | Competitions on the brand's social accounts | Separate rules, eligibility and closing dates |
| Bonus with a purchase | Free Sweeps Coins added to a Gold Coin package | This one needs a purchase, so it is not a no-purchase method |
How to send a mail-in request
- Find the mail-in section of the official sweepstakes rules. Many brands ask you to generate a request code in your account first.
- Write the request by hand exactly as the rules describe, usually your full name, address, email and the request code, on a card of the stated size.
- Post it to the address in the rules. Most brands accept one request per envelope.
- Wait. Processing commonly takes several weeks, and the coins arrive with the same playthrough rules as any other Sweeps Coins.
Requests that miss a detail, such as a printed label where the rules ask for handwriting, are usually rejected without notice. Follow the format to the letter.
Rules that still apply
- Free Sweeps Coins normally carry the same playthrough requirement as any others, usually 1x, before you can redeem them.
- Many brands let unused Sweeps Coins expire after a period without logging in; the rules say how long.
- Age limits and excluded states apply to free entries exactly as they do to purchases.
- Brands allow one account per person, and duplicate accounts can lose their coins.
When you have coins to redeem, follow our guide to redeeming Sweeps Coins.
What free coins are for
Free methods let you play for prizes without spending anything, which is exactly their purpose. They won't add up to an income, and no number of daily logins changes the odds of the games. Enjoy free Sweeps Coins as free entertainment, and stop when they run out rather than buying more to keep going.
FAQs
Can you really get Sweeps Coins without buying anything?
Yes. Sweepstakes casinos must offer a free way to take part, usually a mail-in request, and most add daily login bonuses and giveaways. Coins from these methods are the same Sweeps Coins you get as a purchase bonus and follow the same playthrough and redemption rules.
What is an AMOE in sweepstakes?
AMOE stands for alternative method of entry, the free way to enter a sweepstakes without a purchase. At sweepstakes casinos it is usually a handwritten mail-in request in a format set by the official sweepstakes rules, and each accepted request is credited with Sweeps Coins.
How long do mail-in requests take?
Several weeks is common, because requests arrive by post and are checked by hand. Some brands state a processing time in their sweepstakes rules. If your coins haven't arrived after that period, contact support with the date you posted the request.