Independence & Impartiality
SweepState maintains full editorial independence. Our reviews, ratings, and recommendations are based solely on our own research, testing, and analysis. No casino operator can pay for a higher rating or more favorable review.
While we may earn affiliate commissions when readers visit casinos through our links, this compensation never influences our editorial assessments. Our trust scores are calculated using objective criteria applied consistently across all operators.
Our editorial team operates independently from our business team. Reviewers do not know which casinos have affiliate agreements, ensuring unbiased evaluations.
Review Methodology
Every sweepstakes casino review on SweepState follows a structured evaluation process:
- Account Creation & Verification — We create real accounts, complete KYC verification, and test the full onboarding experience.
- Bonus Testing — We claim welcome bonuses, verify terms against advertised values, and track actual redemption success rates.
- Game Library Assessment — We evaluate game variety, software providers, RTP transparency, and mobile compatibility.
- Payout Verification — We make actual redemption requests and document processing times from request to receipt.
- Customer Support Testing — We contact support via all available channels and measure response times and resolution quality.
- Security & Compliance Review — We verify licensing, SSL certificates, responsible gaming tools, and regulatory compliance.
- Community Feedback Analysis — We monitor player forums, social media, and review platforms for real user experiences.
Our trust score (0-100) is a weighted composite of these factors, with payout reliability and regulatory compliance receiving the highest weight.
Update Frequency
We are committed to keeping our content accurate and current:
- Casino reviews are re-evaluated at least quarterly, with bonus terms verified monthly.
- Trust scores are recalculated whenever material changes occur (ownership changes, licensing updates, significant player complaints).
- State availability data is updated within 48 hours of regulatory changes.
- Bonus offers are verified weekly against official casino websites.
Each review displays a “Last Updated” date reflecting the most recent editorial verification.
Correction Policy
Accuracy is foundational to our credibility. When we identify errors in our content, we follow this process:
- Minor corrections (typos, outdated bonus amounts) are updated immediately with an updated date stamp.
- Material corrections (incorrect ratings, wrong state availability) include a visible correction notice explaining what changed and why.
- Trust score changes of 10 or more points include an explanation of the factors that led to the adjustment.
Readers can report errors or outdated information by contacting us at corrections@sweepstate.com. We investigate all reports within 48 hours.
AI Disclosure
SweepState uses AI tools to assist with content research, data analysis, and draft generation. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by our human editorial team before publication.
AI is never used as the sole author of casino reviews or trust score calculations. Our editorial team makes all final judgments on ratings, recommendations, and editorial positions.
Our Team
Our editorial team includes specialists in sweepstakes regulations, bonus analysis, payment systems, mobile gaming, and consumer protection. Each reviewer has a minimum of 5 years of experience in the online gaming industry.
All reviews are written by individual specialists and fact-checked by a separate senior analyst before publication. This dual-review process ensures accuracy and reduces bias.
Learn more about our reviewers on our Authors page.