Frequently Asked Questions about Sweepstakes
Do you have a question about sweepstakes entry? Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions that I receive. If you have a question that's not answered here, visit the Sweepstakes Forum or email me.
What Do Winning Emails Look Like?
What do winning emails look like? If you've wondered how you'll tell the difference between a winning email and regular email, read this article.
What do winning emails look like? If you've wondered how you'll tell the difference between a winning email and regular email, read this article.
How Long Do I Have to Wait to Enter Daily Sweepstakes Again?
If you're entering daily sweepstakes, do you know how long you have to wait before submitting your next entry? Is it always 24 hours?
If you're entering daily sweepstakes, do you know how long you have to wait before submitting your next entry? Is it always 24 hours?
Why Can't I Use P.O. Boxes to Enter Sweepstakes?
Are you wondering why so many sweepstakes prohibit entry from PO boxes? Here's the answer!
Are you wondering why so many sweepstakes prohibit entry from PO boxes? Here's the answer!
Sweepstakes and Age Discrimination - Do Sweepstakes Discriminate?
Do sweepstakes discriminate against the elderly? Can you still win sweepstakes if you are over 60 years old? Find out here.
Do sweepstakes discriminate against the elderly? Can you still win sweepstakes if you are over 60 years old? Find out here.
Sweepstakes Newsletters - Should I Sign Up?
Many sweepstakes offer newsletter subscription as part of the entry process. Should you sign up? Find out here!
Many sweepstakes offer newsletter subscription as part of the entry process. Should you sign up? Find out here!
How Long Does it Take to Win Sweepstakes?
Have you ever wondered how long you have to wait before winning a prize? Maybe you think that if it hasn't happened yet, it's never going to happen. If you feel like you've been entering contests and sweepstakes for*ever* without a win, you may be giving up too soon. Find out why it takes so long to win.
Have you ever wondered how long you have to wait before winning a prize? Maybe you think that if it hasn't happened yet, it's never going to happen. If you feel like you've been entering contests and sweepstakes for*ever* without a win, you may be giving up too soon. Find out why it takes so long to win.
Sweepstakes and Freebies - What's the Difference?
Sweepstakes and freebies are the same thing, right? Not quite. Find out what the differences between sweepstakes and freebies are.
Sweepstakes and freebies are the same thing, right? Not quite. Find out what the differences between sweepstakes and freebies are.
Opt-In or Opt-Out... What Does That Mean?
Do you know what opting in or opting out of receiving emails means? Find out here.
Do you know what opting in or opting out of receiving emails means? Find out here.
Magazine Sweepstakes: Are They Scams?
Magazine sweepstakes are a win-win situation. They're a great way to win valuable prizes, while helping the magazines raise subscriptions and loyalty. However, there's a drawback that you should be aware of when you enter magazine sweepstakes. Find out more, before you make a costly mistake!
Magazine sweepstakes are a win-win situation. They're a great way to win valuable prizes, while helping the magazines raise subscriptions and loyalty. However, there's a drawback that you should be aware of when you enter magazine sweepstakes. Find out more, before you make a costly mistake!
What Should You Look For in a Good Privacy Policy?
It's a good idea to read privacy policies before giving the company any personal information. But what should you look for in a good privacy policy? Find out here.
It's a good idea to read privacy policies before giving the company any personal information. But what should you look for in a good privacy policy? Find out here.
Can Automatic Sweepstakes Services Help Me Win More?
Can automatic sweepstakes services help you to win more often? Find out what to look for in a legitimate entry service, and how to maximize your wins if you use this tool.
Can automatic sweepstakes services help you to win more often? Find out what to look for in a legitimate entry service, and how to maximize your wins if you use this tool.
Help! I Entered a One-Time Sweepstakes Twice! Will I Be Disqualified?
Will you be disqualified if you enter a sweepstake more often than is allowed in the rules? Find out!
Will you be disqualified if you enter a sweepstake more often than is allowed in the rules? Find out!
What are Automatic Sweepstakes Entries?
Some sweepstakes rules prohibit automatic entry. Find out what automatic entries are, and whether they apply to you.
Some sweepstakes rules prohibit automatic entry. Find out what automatic entries are, and whether they apply to you.
Moving and Sweepstakes Entries - What Happens to Sweepstakes Entries If I Move?
Learn how to minimize the chances of missing out on sweepstakes prizes when you move.
Learn how to minimize the chances of missing out on sweepstakes prizes when you move.
What is a Creative Presentation Sweepstake?
Learn what creative presentation sweepstakes are, and why the chances of winning are so much lower than other sweepstakes types.
Learn what creative presentation sweepstakes are, and why the chances of winning are so much lower than other sweepstakes types.
Why Do Sweepstakes Entry Forms Ask Me to Type Random Letters/Numbers?
Learn what CAPTCHAs are, and why you have to enter them on some sweepstakes entry forms.
Learn what CAPTCHAs are, and why you have to enter them on some sweepstakes entry forms.
What Are Cookies, and Why Do Some Sweepstakes Require Them?
Have you had trouble entering sweepstakes because the website says that you need to have cookies turned on to enter? Have you wondered what this means? Find out why sweepstakes require cookies here.
Have you had trouble entering sweepstakes because the website says that you need to have cookies turned on to enter? Have you wondered what this means? Find out why sweepstakes require cookies here.
Why Do Canadians Have to Answer Skill Testing Questions?
Find out why Canadians often have to answer a skill testing question to enter a sweepstakes or to receive a prize once they have won.
Find out why Canadians often have to answer a skill testing question to enter a sweepstakes or to receive a prize once they have won.
Why are So Many Sweepstakes Void in Quebec?
Have you ever wondered why residents of Quebec oftentimes can't enter contests that are open to other Canadians? Learn about the laws governing sweepstakes open to Quebec.
Have you ever wondered why residents of Quebec oftentimes can't enter contests that are open to other Canadians? Learn about the laws governing sweepstakes open to Quebec.
Can I Make a Living Entering Sweepstakes?
Is it possible to make a living entering sweepstakes? Should you quit your day job to concentrate on contest entries? Find out here!
Is it possible to make a living entering sweepstakes? Should you quit your day job to concentrate on contest entries? Find out here!
What is the HGTV Dream House Sweepstakes?
An overview of the HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes, one of the most highly anticipated sweepstakes of the year.
An overview of the HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes, one of the most highly anticipated sweepstakes of the year.
Why Use a Separate Sweepstakes Email
One of the best pieces of sweepstakes advice that I've ever received is to set up a separate email for sweepstakes entry. Find out why.
One of the best pieces of sweepstakes advice that I've ever received is to set up a separate email for sweepstakes entry. Find out why.
Why Do Companies Run Contests and Sweepstakes?
Have you ever wondered what companies are trying to accomplish by running contests and sweepstakes? Find out here.
Have you ever wondered what companies are trying to accomplish by running contests and sweepstakes? Find out here.
Why is it Important to be Courteous to Sweepstakes Sponsors?
Learn why it's important to be courteous to sweepstakes sponsors and what's at risk if you don't.
Learn why it's important to be courteous to sweepstakes sponsors and what's at risk if you don't.