Every sweepstakes casino uses two currencies, and mixing them up is the most common beginner mistake. The simple version: Gold Coins are for fun and have no cash value. Sweeps Coins are the ones you can redeem for real money. If you want to win cash, you only care about Sweeps Coins.
Gold Coins (GC)
- Free play money — you get lots of them and can buy more.
- No cash value. You can never redeem Gold Coins for money.
- Use them to try games for fun or warm up — not to win cash.
Sweeps Coins (SC)
- The promotional currency that redeems for real cash, at $1 per SC.
- You get them free (signup bonuses, daily logins, mail-in) or bundled with a Gold Coin purchase.
- You must wager SC once (the 1x playthrough) before redeeming.
- This is the only currency that matters for cashing out.
What about “FP” or Free Plays?
Some casinos also show FP (Free Plays) — free spins on slots that give you a chance to win Sweeps Coins. So when you see an offer like 10,000 GC + 0.2 SC, only the 0.2 SC has cash value; the Gold Coins are just for fun.
Rule of thumb: play and clear with Sweeps Coins, ignore Gold Coins for cash purposes, and always check whether an offer’s coins are GC or SC before you buy.
Adults only (18+/21+), in eligible states. Play responsibly — 1-800-GAMBLER.
