Two common currency types

CurrencyTypical purposeRedeemable?
Gold Coins or equivalentEntertainment-only casino-style play.Usually no. They generally have no cash value.
Sweeps Coins or promotional currencyPromotional sweepstakes play under the operator’s rules.Potentially, after eligible play, verification and minimum thresholds.

Names vary by operator. Rebet, for example, distinguishes Rebet Coins from Rebet Cash. The label alone does not determine value; the current official rules do.

No purchase necessary

Sweepstakes-style platforms generally publish a free method of entry or a way to obtain promotional currency without purchase. This may involve daily login rewards, mail-in requests or another method described in the sweepstakes rules.

What happens before redemption

  1. You must be in an eligible location and meet the minimum age.
  2. Prize-eligible coins typically must be played at least once before redemption.
  3. You may need to meet a minimum redemption amount.
  4. Identity, address, location and payment details may be verified.
  5. Tax documentation may be requested depending on total redemptions.

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