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How We Rank Casinos

Our expert team uses a rigorous, transparent methodology to evaluate sweepstakes casinos. Every review is based on real testing and verified information.

Independent & Unbiased Reviews

FortuneSweep maintains editorial independence. While we may receive compensation from casinos we recommend, this never influences our rankings or reviews. Our reputation depends on providing honest, accurate information to players.

Every casino on our site has been personally tested by our team. We create real accounts, claim bonuses, play games, and test redemption processes before making any recommendation.

Our Ranking Criteria

25%
Weight

Safety & Licensing

This is the biggest chunk of our score, and for good reason. If a casino isn't operating legally or doesn't protect your data, nothing else matters. We check that every platform follows US sweepstakes laws before we even look at their games.

Legally operating under US sweepstakes law
Site uses SSL encryption (your data is protected)
Fair gaming certifications from third parties
Tools to set limits and self-exclude if needed
20%
Weight

Bonus Value

A flashy welcome bonus means nothing if the terms are terrible. We look at what you actually get after the fine print — daily rewards, loyalty perks, and whether the promotions keep coming or dry up after day one.

What the welcome bonus is really worth
Daily login reward amounts
How often they run new promos
Whether the VIP program is worth sticking around for
20%
Weight

Game Selection

Some casinos have thousands of games but they're all the same reskinned slot. We care about variety and quality — good providers, different game types, and whether they keep adding fresh stuff.

How many games, and are they actually different?
Quality of game providers (Pragmatic, NetEnt, etc.)
New games added regularly
Games that work well on mobile
15%
Weight

Payout Speed

Here's where a lot of casinos lose points. It's easy to deposit — but how fast do they pay you back? We test the actual redemption process and time it ourselves.

How long from cashout request to money in hand
PayPal, bank transfer, and other options
What's the minimum you can cash out
Do they consistently pay on time
10%
Weight

Customer Support

You don't think about support until something goes wrong. We contact every casino's support team to see if you can actually reach a human, how long it takes, and whether they're helpful or just reading a script.

Is someone available around the clock?
Live chat that actually responds quickly
Email replies that solve the problem
Help center that answers real questions
10%
Weight

User Experience

If the site is clunky or the mobile version is a mess, it doesn't matter how good the games are. We test on phones and desktops to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Clean design that's easy to navigate
Works well on phones without a separate app
Managing your account isn't a headache
Depositing and cashing out is straightforward

Our Review Process

1

Research

We research the casino's background, licensing, and reputation.

2

Testing

We create accounts, claim bonuses, and test all features firsthand.

3

Evaluation

We score the casino across all criteria using our methodology.

4

Monitoring

We continuously update reviews based on player feedback and changes.