What Kinds of Sweepstakes Can I Enter?

By Sandra Grauschopf, About.com Guide

It doesn't make any sense to comb through sweepstakes if you are not eligible to win. On the other hand, if you belong to a group that a sweepstakes is targeting, then your chances of winning are much higher. That's why another popular sweepstakes organization method is to separate the contests by who can enter. Examples include:

1. Eligibility Based on Country

   Most of the sweepstakes on this site are targeted toward U.S. residents. However, every country has its own contests and giveaways. Listings of sweepstakes by country is the broadest way to help you find sweepstakes that you can enter. For example:
   • Top Sweepstakes for Canadians

2. Eligibility Based on Age

   While the majority of sweepstakes are targeted toward adults aged 18 and above, there are also sweepstakes for other age ranges. For example, there are sweepstakes for kids, sweepstakes for teens, sweepstakes for seniors, and more. For example:
   • Sweepstakes for Kids and Teens TeenSpot Sweepstakes

3. Local Sweepstakes

   Some sweepstakes focus on very small geographical areas, like states, counties, or even towns. The drop boxes you find in your local grocery store and the contests held by your local radio station are examples.

4. Eligibility Based on Your Line of Work

   Sometimes there are also sweepstakes that target people in a specific line of business. I've seen sweepstakes for advertising executives, technology professionals, teachers, and more. For example:
   • VTech - Class of 2020 Whiz Kid Contest

5. Other Sweepstakes Restrictions

   Sweepstakes can also restrict entry to other groups, like smokers, diabetics, and more. Read the sweepstakes rules for details.

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• What Kinds of Sweepstakes Can I Enter?
• Sweepstakes Organized by How You Win
• Sweepstakes Organized by Entry Method
• Sweepstakes Organized by Entry Frequency
• Sweepstakes Organized by Prize
• Sweepstakes Organized by Who Can Enter
• Types of Contests

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