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New to this? You’re in the right place. Here’s the whole idea in two minutes, then exactly what to do first.

Sweepstakes casinos are free-to-play and legal in most US states. You play with Sweeps Coins (SC), which redeem 1:1 for real cash. The “churn” is simple: claim a casino’s discounted welcome offer, wager the bonus coins once (the 1x playthrough) on a low-edge game so you keep most of them, then cash out. Then repeat at the next casino.

Your first churn in five steps

  1. Pick a beginner-friendly casino below and create a free account.
  2. Complete ID verification right away — you can’t withdraw without it.
  3. Claim the welcome offer (the discounted first purchase that bundles in bonus SC).
  4. Clear the 1x playthrough using the Dice or Roulette method, keeping as much SC as possible.
  5. Reach the cashout minimum and redeem your SC for cash.

Three good casinos to start with

Low cashout minimums and table games that clear the bonus — the easiest combination for a first try.

Next: read the step-by-step Methods guide, then browse the full Casinos list. Questions? Check the FAQ.
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