AMOE — Alternative Method of Entry — is the mechanism that keeps sweepstakes casinos legal in the United States. Under the sweepstakes model, any promotional sweepstakes must offer a free method of entry that is genuinely equivalent to a paid entry. At sweepstakes casinos, this typically means mailing a handwritten request to receive Sweep Coins without making any purchase. Here's what consistently works across platforms.

The #1 Factor: Handwritten vs. Printed

Handwritten AMOE letters are strongly preferred over printed or typed requests. Automated processing systems at some platforms may deprioritize printed submissions, and handwritten letters more clearly demonstrate that a real person made the request — which is the intent of AMOE. Use a ballpoint pen, write legibly, and avoid pencil.

Handwriting Tips
Write in block letters for clarity. Include your full legal name, email address, and date of birth on a single 3×5 index card. No need for an envelope — a standard postcard works and processes faster at most platforms.

What to Include in Every Request

Every successful AMOE request must contain: your full legal name (matching your casino account), your registered email address, your date of birth, and the words "Sweepstakes Entry Request" somewhere in the letter. Some platforms require you to specify which sweepstakes period you're entering — check the platform's official AMOE rules page for this detail, as it varies by casino.

Do notinclude credit card information, phone numbers, or any form of payment. AMOE requests must be free entries — including payment details can cause your request to be rejected as a purchase attempt.

Address Verification: The Most Common Error

The most frequent reason for AMOE rejection is mailing to an outdated address. Sweepstakes casinos change their AMOE mailing addresses more often than most players realize — sometimes quarterly. Always verify the current address on the platform's official Terms & Conditions page (not from third-party guides, including ours) before sending. An AMOE request sent to an old address is simply lost.

Frequency and Timing

Most platforms allow one AMOE request per calendar week — check each platform's Terms & Conditions for their specific limit. Avoid mailing during major US holidays, when postal delays can push your entry into the wrong sweepstakes period. SC amounts awarded per request vary by platform and can change at any time, so always verify the current amount on each platform's official AMOE rules page.

Sending to Multiple Platforms

You can mail AMOE requests to multiple platforms simultaneously — there's no restriction against entering more than one sweepstakes casino at the same time. Each platform processes entries independently. This lets you accumulate free SC entries across several casinos with zero spend, though the total amount you receive depends on each platform's current AMOE award, which varies and changes over time.