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Editorial Guidelines at SweepCasinos

SweepCasinos exists to help players find safe, fair, and transparent sweepstakes casinos. To do that well, we hold ourselves to strict editorial standards. This page outlines how we research, write, and publish—so you know exactly what to expect from our content.

What we publish (and why)

Sweepstakes casinos are a growing space, but real, vetted info is still rare. That’s where we step in.

We publish:

  • Real reviews of sweepstakes and social casinos
  • Comparisons based on gameplay, rewards, and fairness
  • State-specific legality explainers and safety insights
  • Tools for responsible gaming
  • Updates on blacklisted platforms and platform behavior

We do not cover traditional real-money gambling or promote risky spending. Our goal is safer, more informed social gaming.

How we research and write

Everything starts with hands-on use. Whether it’s a guide or a review, the process is the same:

  • We create real user accounts (anonymized for privacy)
  • We play games, redeem bonuses, and test support responses
  • We submit real tickets and go through ID verification
  • We attempt redemptions and track payment speed and success
  • We check mobile usability and user flow across devices
  • We track legal terms, bonus fine print, and site updates

All content is:

  • Written by humans with expertise in sweepstakes platforms
  • Edited by a second team member
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy when applicable
  • Periodically updated or revised if conditions change

What we require from platforms

We do not score platforms lightly. Our checklist includes:

  • Transparent bonus mechanics and opt-ins
  • Clear sweepstakes eligibility and legal status
  • Fair games with consistent outcomes
  • Responsive and traceable customer support
  • Responsible gaming tools (self-exclusion, limits, timeouts)

Read the full criteria: 👉 How we rate sweepstakes casinos

Standards across all content

Whether it’s a single-operator review or a 2,000-word guide to sweepstakes prize rules, we follow these same editorial principles:

  • ✅ Accuracy: All claims are sourced from first-hand use or official terms
  • ✅ Transparency: Affiliate relationships are disclosed, never hidden
  • ✅ Neutrality: No review is sold. No platform gets a pass for paying
  • ✅ Clarity: We write for real players, not search engines or casino reps
  • ✅ Responsibility: We highlight red flags, warn about risk, and recommend safe play

Types of content we maintain

We apply our standards across multiple content types, not just reviews:

  • Comparisons: e.g., best bonus offers, safest cashout times, platform usability
  • Trust explainer pages: how we rate, blacklist, or approve operators
  • State guides: legality and redemption options by jurisdiction
  • Responsible gaming: tools, advice, and prevention resources
  • Editorials: trend reports, platform shifts, or scam alerts
  • FAQ and glossary content: written clearly, independently verified

Independence & partner neutrality

Some of the platforms we review are affiliate partners. That means if you sign up through a link, we may earn a commission. But:

  • We review sites whether we’re partnered or not
  • Partners do not get better ratings
  • Partners can be blacklisted
  • Many sites we warn about have offered to pay us—none have succeeded
  • Our editorial team has zero involvement in affiliate strategy

→ Learn more: How we make money as affiliates
→ Read our full statement: How we stay independent

Who writes this content?

Every article is written and reviewed by real people—not AI, not freelancers-for-hire. Our team includes:

  • Long-time sweepstakes players
  • U.S. gaming compliance researchers
  • Legal editors for terms and jurisdictional accuracy
  • In-house staff trained in responsible gaming guidance

→ Meet the team: About Us

What happens if a mistake slips through?

We correct fast and transparently. If you see a factual error or something that feels misleading, contact us directly.

📫 Email: [email protected]

→ Submit a correction or complaint

Explore our wider trust framework

Want to know how SweepCasinos keeps its standards high? These pages explain our entire process – from how we rate, to how we stay independent, to how you can report problems.