It seems incredibly low-tech given the high-tech world of sweepstakes casinos, but if you’re looking for a way to get sweepstakes coins for extra plays, consider mail-in requests for sweeps coins.
You’ll find, with a bit of digging, that many sweepstakes casinos, in the interest of providing free coins to customers to keep with legal requirements, have a mail-in option for free sweeps coins. In the sweepstakes casino world, there are two types of virtual currency. While gold coins are a just-for-fun way to get familiar with online sweeps casinos, sweepstakes coins are redeemable for cash and other prizes, and therefore sought after by those who play.
Here’s a look at how to make a mail-in request, getting sweepstakes coins for the price of a stamp and a #10 envelope.
Comparing sweeps coins mail-in offers
| Operator | Sweeps Coins Per Letter | Mailing Address | Specific Requirements Taken from Operator Websites |
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| WOW Vegas | 3 | MW SERVICES LIMITED, PO BOX #9402, MANCHESTER, NH 03108 | Handwrite both envelope and all contents in CAPS and use BLACK INK only. On front of envelope, write your return address and the exact words “Request for SC Credits”. On one side of SC Coins Request Card, write: • Full name exactly as shown on gov't ID. • Email address associated with your WOW Vegas account. • Residential address associated with your WOW Vegas account. • 11-digit unique one-time request code generated on our website. • The statement exactly as follows: “I wish to receive free SC coins in order to participate in the SC Game promotions offered by WOW Vegas. In submitting this written request, I confirm that I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions and SC Game Rules as set out on the WOW Vegas website” |
| Stake.com | 5 | 13101 Preston RD, STE 110-5027, Dallas, TX 75240 | Handwrite return address on front of envelope and the words: “Stake Cash Credits”; and Handwrite the following, in the exact order, on only one side of the Request Card inserted inside the envelope: • Full name as shown on gov't issued ID; • Customer's Stake.us username; • Return/residential address registered to their Stake.us account; • Email address registered to their Stake.us account; • Clearly placed word "CODE:" followed by the unique postcard code (generated here ). This code is unique and must not be shared with other customers; and • The following statement: “I wish to receive Stake Cash to participate in the sweepstakes promotions offered by Stake Sweepstakes. By submitting this request, I hereby declare that I have read, understood and agree to be bound by Stake’s Terms and Conditions.” |
| High 5 Casino | 3 | High 5 Entertainment, LLC, H5C Sweeps Coin Request, PO Box #695, Mahwah, NJ 07430 | On outside of envelope, Player must legibly write the following in the following order: • On Front Top left of envelope: Their return address; • On back mid-center (not top) of the envelope: Their unique Mail-In Request Code generated to their H5C account (found under My Account tab). Legibly handwrite the following, in landscape layout, on only one side of the Request Card inserted inside the envelope IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: • On the top left of the card: Their full name as shown on their H5C Player Account; the email address registered to their H5C Player Account; the unique Mail-In Request Code generated to their H5C Player Account; the return/residential address on their Gov't ID associated with their H5C Account. • On top right of card: the date on which the letter was prepared by the Player. • Additionally on front side of Request Card, the Player must then write the following statement below the above information: "I wish to receive Sweeps Coins to participate in Sweeps Play on High 5 Casino." |
| RealPrize.com | 1 | RealPrize, PO BOX 9303, Manchester, NH 03108 | Handwrite using blue ink their return address on front of envelope and the words: “Sweepstake Credits”; and Handwrite using blue ink all of the following on only one side of Request Card inserted inside envelope: • Full name as shown on gov't issued ID and matching their user name; • Email address registered in their account on the Website; • Return/residential address registered to their account on the Website; • Time and date of writing; and • The following written statement: “I wish to receive Sweepstake Coins to participate in the Sweepstake Coins promotions offered by REALPLAY. By submitting this request, I hereby declare that I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the T&C and Promotional Play Rules.” |
| Pulsz | 5 | YSI-Sweepstakes, Yellow Social Interactive Limited, PO Box 9401, Manchester, NH 03108 | For each Request Card, Entrants must first obtain their unique Sweepstakes Request Code (found here) and mail it in a hand-written Request Card in an envelope in compliance with all requirements below: • Handwrite the following on envelope: • Entrant’s return address on front of envelope; • the URL www.pulsz.com; • the words: “Sweepstakes Coins”. In upper left hand corner of the envelope, the Sweepstakes Coins Request Code and hand write in non-black ink (i.e., blue ink) the following on the Sweepstakes Request Card inserted inside the envelope: • Entrant’s full name; • The URL - www.pulsz.com; • Entrants’ return address; • In the upper left hand corner of the Request Card, the unique Sweepstakes Coins Request Code; • The email address registered to their User Account; and the following statement: "I would like to request free Sweepstakes Coins offered by Yellow Social Interactive Limited in order to enter the promotional Sweepstakes offered on pulsz.com. I agree to be bound by the general Terms of Use and Sweepstakes Rules.” |
Why Mail in for Sweeps Coins?
If you’re a fan of getting something for (virtually) free, the mail-in sweeps coin option is for you. Gold coins are great for familiarizing yourself with how a particular sweeps site works, but sweepstakes coin play is where the real appeal of sweeps casino play becomes apparent.
Another important consideration is how a mail-in offer brings a level of legitimacy to a sweeps site that more fly-by-night operations simply don’t have. If you can’t find a mail-in option on the site you’re playing–often referred to technically as an Alternative Method of Entry–this is a major red flag, and you should avoid this site.
Step-by-Step Guide to Mailing in for Free Sweeps Coins
Step 1: Research the casino’s mailing requirements
Some of the requirements are very specific, and it’s important to follow those instructions to a T. Look for the following elements when you’re scouting the sweeps coins rules:
- Handwritten request
- In all caps
- Any required codes to include
- In a specific color of ink (like black ink)
- Size of paper required for submitting request (such as a postcard-sized 4 by 6 inch sheet of paper)
- Size of envelope to send request in (often a standard #10 envelope used for business letters, 4 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches
Also, there’s one of two places to look on a casino site: There will either be a sweepstakes rules page for sweepstakes casino play on the site, or the information will be on the terms and conditions page sites typically included to meet legal requirements. While some sites have clear navigation directing you to those pages, you might need to employ a search engine to find those pages on other sites.
Step 2: Gather materials
Once you’ve seen the size of paper and envelope you need, it’s a good idea to gather those. If you’re planning on sending out to at least a few different online casinos, it’s a good idea to stock up on stamps and envelopes and put those materials in one place for ease of submission.
Step 3: Write your request letter
Make sure you’re following any parameters specified in the rules page or terms and conditions page of the site — and if it’s asking for a handwritten request, make sure that you’re writing as neatly as possible to avoid any confusion or delays in processing. Remember that someone at the casino will be responsible for getting the written request to a computer system that will then show your free coins on the site once awarded.
Step 4: Address the envelope correctly
Obviously, you’ll want to make sure that you have the sweepstakes casino’s correct address on the envelope. Declining to put your return address on the envelope will likely result on your request being canceled.
Step 5: Send the letter
If you want to make sure the letter gets to its destination, you can use the U.S. Postal Service’s tracking option, or you can just send it and hope for the best. How long it takes to get processed and into your account depends on the casino. It might be processed within a couple of weeks, but could be two to three months or longer depending on how many people are trying to do what you’re doing.
What to know about envelopes, stamps, and note cards
If you’re serious about getting envelopes in bulk, Bulk Office Supply is a possibility, as is Sam’s Club, which happily has a peel-and-stick option that keeps you from licking multiple envelopes.
Bulk Office Supply also has some good options for securing notecards.
While legitimate discount stamps might be hard to come by and is an avenue we do not recommend you strolling down, Stamps.com provides some incentives and options helping you save money over time. Believe it or not, there are counterfeit stamp scams out there; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service has an info page on what to look out for.
Three tips for sweeps mail-ins success
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Make sure you comply with casino requirements: Look at the rules or terms and conditions as you’re preparing your requests, and double check to make sure you’re doing everything you need to do to submit a
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Keep a Mailing Log: Track how many letters you send, when you sent them, and to which casino you sent them. Also log when you got coins into your account to get a sense of how long individual casinos will take.
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Maximize Your Submissions: Some casinos will allow you to make multiple submissions a month or even a day. Make sure to take advantage of this to collect as many coins as possible.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Thought this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are some things to avoid to keep from being left out when it comes time for a sweeps casinos to distribute free sweeps coins.
- Sending incomplete or incorrect requests.
- Missing deadlines for free sweeps coin requests.
- Forgetting to include all required details in the letter.
- Not verifying your account before requesting
- Not following directions on handwriting or on using the requested ink color
Conclusion
I’ve taken some pains to explain this process in detail, but that shouldn’t dissuade you from trying out this option for free sweeps coins. When you have the supplies in front of you, and you read through the requirements, nothing is too complicated. In a few minutes’ time, you’ll make good on your first mail-in request for sweeps coins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, provided that there are no prohibition against those in the rules. (Make sure you check those guidelines before you spend time and money attempting that.)
It depends on the casino and how many requests the casino is fielding, but you should give it at least a couple of weeks and be patient if it’s longer.
Check the contact page to see if someone at the casino is able to handle customer service concerns. (Stake.us has an excellent live chat feature that will get you answers to your questions immediately.) If so, they might be able to credit your account. If not, you can try to send another letter. Make sure you’re keeping a log to keep track of it.
That will depend entirely on the operator and its policies. Do make sure you’re reviewing the rules and stay within the parameters the casino gives you. If you try to get greedy and get more sweeps coins than the operator allows, they might cut you off altogether.