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Introduction to Contests and Sweepstakes
Learn the basics about contests and sweepstakes - what they are, what rules govern them, and why sponsors offer great prizes for free.

Sweepstakes Tips for Beginners
Tips and hints to walk you through the process of entering sweepstakes from beginning to end.

Top Ways to Find New Sweepstakes
Are you looking for new contests and sweepstakes to enter? Here are some ideas to help you find as many sweeps as you can enter.

Winners Roundup - Sweepstakes Wins from Real People
Do you ever wonder if anyone ever really wins sweepstakes, and who those lucky winners are? Every month, I ask my readers who has won prizes in the month before. Here, you can easily find their answers. Just click on the month you want to hear about the prizes, both big and small, that my readers have won. Let their luck motivate you to keep entering more sweepstakes!

Sweeptakes Quotes - Inspirational Quotes about Winning
One of the difficult parts about entering sweepstakes is hanging in there during dry spells, when wins seem few and far between. Those are the times when we could all use a little bit of help staying motivated. These inspirational quotes about winning and luck will help to motivate you to keep entering and help you to win more prizes.

HGTV Green Home Giveaway - All About HGTV's Green Home Sweepstakes
HGTV is going green with their latest home giveaway. Find out everything you need to know about the eco-friendly HGTV 2008 Green Home here!

Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes FAQ
Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes are probably the most famous and most dreamed-about sweepstakes in America. But are PCH sweepstakes scams? How will you know if you win? Learn the answers to these and other important questions here.

DIY Blog Cabin Sweepstakes - Big Annual Giveaway from DIY
The DIY Blog Cabin Sweepstakes is one of the biggest giveaways of the year. Learn everything you need to know about this annual cabin giveaway from the DIY Network.

Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest
What is the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest all about? Find out here!

Age of Majority by State - What is the Age of Majority in My State?
The Age of Majority, when a person retains full legal responsibility for him or herself (and is no longer a legal minor) varies in the United States from state to state. Find out when the Age of Majority is in your state.

Inside the HGTV 2008 Dream Home
Look inside the gorgeous HGTV 2008 Dream Home, the amazing house in the Florida Keys that one lucky winner will receive in the 2008 Dream Home Sweepstakes.

Full Coverage of the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway
One of the biggest sweepstakes of the year is the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway, where the Home and Garden Television channel builds an amazing house on the air, asks their viewers' opinions about how to place and decorate it, and then gives the finished product away, along with extras like a brand new car, to a lucky sweepstakes entrant. Here, you can find all of the coverage of this big giveaway in …

Top Resolutions for Sweepers
Would you like to win even more contests and sweepstakes in the New Year? These New Years Resolutions for Sweepers can help you do it! Stick to these resolutions and watch your pile of prizes grow!

2008 HGTV Dream Home - Profile of the Dream Home in the Florida Keys
Learn about the amazing house that HGTV will award to a lucky winner in the 2008 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway.

HGTV Dream Home Winners
Every year, the Home and Garden Network gives away an amazing prize package including a dream house that was built on their cable television channel, an amazing vehicle, and much, much more. Here is some information about the past and present HGTV Dream Homes and their winners.

Using Gmail to Keep Up-to-Date with Sweepstakes News
Would you like an easy way to stay up-to-date on the latest contest and sweepstakes news? If you use Gmail as your email service, you're in luck. Here's an easy way to stay informed about sweepstakes news.

Great Gifts that You Can Win in Sweepstakes
Some prizes are popular with sweepstakes sponsors because so many people enjoy receiving them that the sponsors can be sure that they will be a good draw for their giveaways. Luckily, this also means that many people will also love to receive them as gifts. Here are ten popular sweepstakes prizes that are given away in such quantity that they are relatively easy to win, and which will also make …

All About Flash Sweepstakes
Flash sweepstakes have some great advantages for sponsors and sweepstakers alike. They are quick to load, offer the opportunity for beautiful graphics and games, and can increase the fun and interactivity of the sweepstakes website. But at the same time, flash sweepstakes can be problematical because they do not work on all systems and because they don't support time-saving tools like auto-fill o…

Do People Really Win Sweepstakes?
Do people really win sweepstakes? The answer is a resounding yes! Read winning stories from real people who have won amazing sweepstakes prizes.

What Kinds of Sweepstakes Can I Enter?
Sweepstakes can be broken down by a number of different categories. Learn about the different types of sweepstakes to help you find the ones you most want to enter.

You CAN Win Sweepstakes
Have you been putting off entering sweepstakes because you don't think you can ever win? Find out what it takes to really win sweepstakes - it's easier than you expect!

Why Enter Sweepstakes - Top Reasons Why People Love Sweeping
If your odds of winning sweepstakes are so long, why should you bother entering? Learn about some of the top reasons why people love sweeping, aside from the prizes they can win.

How to Beat Sweepstakes Burnout
Sooner or later, many sweepers start to feel like giving up. We'll show you how to beat sweepstakes burnout and stay enthusiastic about winning!

Find Good Homes for Unwanted Wins
Over time, any dedicated sweeper is bound to accumulate a pile of unwanted wins. Here are some ideas for finding good homes for prizes that you don't want or can't use, ensuring that they don't go to waste.

How to Be a Considerate Sweeper
Learn how to follow good sweepstakes etiquette and encourage sponsors to hold more sweepstakes.

What Information Should I Use for Sweepstakes Entry Forms?
Many people have more than one email address, telephone number, or physical address listed in their name. Find out which information is best to use when filling out sweepstakes entry forms.