Real reviews. From real players. For real people.
Let’s be honest – the sweepstakes world can feel like the Wild West.
With so many flashy offers and shady fine print, it’s hard to know who to trust. That’s why we built a no-nonsense review system that puts the player first – always.
Step 1: We Test Everything Ourselves
Before a site even makes it onto Sweeps First, we create an account, claim the bonuses, play the games, and go through the full experience like any new user would.
We test it with fresh eyes, just like you.
Step 2: We Score Based on What Matters
No fluff. No marketing buzzwords. We rate sites on five core pillars:
Legitimacy & Trust
✔️ Is the site operated legally?
✔️ Are the terms fair and transparent?
✔️ Is there actual prize redemption, or just smoke and mirrors?
Bonuses & Promotions
✔️ Are the welcome offers generous and real?
✔️ Any hidden hoops or gotchas?
Game Quality & Variety
✔️ Fun, engaging games – or recycled junk?
✔️ Do the games run smoothly on desktop and mobile?
User Experience
✔️ Is the site easy to use?
✔️ How’s the design? Does it feel legit or sketchy
Customer Support
✔️ Can you get help when you need it?
✔️ Do they actually respond – or vanish into the void?
Step 3: We Share Everything – The Good and the Bad
If something sucks, we’ll tell you. If a site nails it, we’ll tell you that too. Our reviews are written by real humans, not AI bots or affiliate scripts. And if our opinion changes because the site got worse (or better), we update the review. No ego. Just honesty.
Affiliate Transparency
Some of the links on our site are affiliate links – meaning we might earn a small commission if you sign up. But here’s the deal: We never let that influence our reviews. If a site isn’t good enough, we won’t promote it. Period.
Bottom Line
We review sites the way we’d want them reviewed if we were new to all this. No sugarcoating. No hype. Just straight-up insights to help you play smarter, win bigger, and avoid the crap.