Responsible Gambling
Sweepstakes casinos are meant to be fun. They should never cost you money you can't spare or time you don't have. Here's how to keep it that way — and where to get free help, fast, if it stops being fun.
Warning signs
If a few of these sound familiar, it's worth taking a break and reaching out. Problem gambling can affect anyone, and asking for help is a sign of strength.
Tools that keep you in control
You don't have to quit to stay safe. These free tools let you set limits before play becomes a problem.
Most sweepstakes casinos let you cap how much you can spend on coin packages per day, week, or month. Set one before you start, not after.
Turn on play-time reminders in your account settings so a pop-up tells you how long you've been playing.
Every licensed operator offers self-exclusion — a cooling-off period from a few days up to permanent account closure. Contact the casino's support to activate it.
Tools like Gamban and GamBlock block access to gaming sites and apps across your devices if you want a hard barrier.
Where to get help
Call or text 1-800-522-4700 — free, confidential, 24/7 (NCPG).
Peer-support meetings, in person and online, for anyone who wants to stop gambling.
In emotional crisis? Call or text 988 in the US for immediate, free support.
Software that blocks gambling websites and apps across your devices.
Age requirement: You must be 21+ where required, and at least 18+ in all other eligible states, to play the sweepstakes casinos we list. Never let a minor use your account.
No purchase necessary: Every sweepstakes casino we rank offers a free way to play and to obtain Sweeps Coins, including a mail-in Alternative Method of Entry. You never have to spend money to participate — and you never should spend more than you can comfortably afford to lose.
If gambling has stopped being fun, take a break. The help above is free, confidential, and available any time.