AMOE / Mail-in entry
Alternative Method of Entry. The no-purchase route to receiving Sweeps Coins, required by US sweepstakes law. You write to the platform's stated address with a stamped envelope or postcard and get a free Sweeps Coin allocation. Specific terms are in each platform's rules.
Daily login bonus
A small Gold Coin and/or Sweeps Coin allocation just for opening the app once a day. Some platforms add streak bonuses for consecutive days.
Gold Coins / GC
The entertainment currency. No cash value, cannot be redeemed. Used for play. Bought, earned, or awarded through promos.
Hold-and-respin / Megaways / Hold-the-jackpot
Common slot mechanics. Hold-and-respin features lock certain symbols and respin others. Megaways uses dynamic reel sizes that change the win possibilities each spin. Hold-the-jackpot features lock jackpot symbols on the board until a respin pool runs out. Knowing which mechanics a platform's library leans into tells you a lot about who it's for.
KYC / Identity verification
Know Your Customer. The platform confirms who you are before processing redemptions. Photo ID and proof of address are the usual asks.
Playthrough / Wagering requirement
Sweeps Coins received as bonuses need to be wagered through gameplay at least once before redemption qualifies them. Sweeps Coins you win in play usually count toward playthrough as they're wagered.
Provider / Software studio
The company that makes the games on a platform. Pragmatic Play, Hacksaw Gaming, Relax Gaming, Pulse 8 Studios, and many others. Provider mix is a strong signal of library quality.
Redemption
Converting Sweeps Coins to cash or other prizes. Minimum balance, completed playthrough, and verified identity required.
Redemption threshold / minimum
The minimum Sweeps Coin balance needed before you can request a redemption. Commonly $20–$100 equivalent.
Responsible gaming tools
On-platform controls — deposit limits, session-time limits, self-exclusion, reality checks. How robust they are tells you a lot about a platform.
RTP / Return to player
The theoretical long-run percentage of wagered currency a game returns. Useful as a comparative metric across games and providers, but it does nothing to predict any single session.
Self-exclusion
Platform feature that blocks your access for a chosen period (24 hours to permanent). A core responsible-gaming tool.
Sweeps Coins / SC
The sweepstakes-entry currency. Not bought directly. Arrives as bonuses, daily logins, promos, or mail-in entry. Redeemable for prizes when conditions are met.
Sweepstakes casino / Social casino
A site or app offering casino-style games under US sweepstakes law rather than gambling regulation. Dual-currency model: Gold Coins for fun, Sweeps Coins for prizes.
Volatility / Variance
How a game distributes its wins. High volatility = bigger wins, less often. Low volatility = smaller wins, more often. Most providers publish volatility ratings; they're approximate but useful.
Welcome offer
The bonus for new accounts. Usually free Gold Coins plus free Sweeps Coins, often with a first-purchase bonus on top. Headline value and effective value can differ a lot once you factor in playthrough — we always break out both in reviews.