Playthrough, explained
Free Sweeps Coins aren't redeemable the moment you get them. You have to play them first, usually once. That rule is called playthrough, and it's the first thing to check before you count a bonus as a prize.
How it works
- 2.5 SC freeSign-up bonus
- Play 2.5 SC onceAny eligible game
- Balance is redeemableOnce it hits the minimum
- Redeem a prizeOr it runs out
Most sites use 1x
More playthrough means more plays before you can redeem, so more chances for the coins to run out. Confirmed 1x:
The fine print: sites that can ask for more
These sites either set a higher playthrough or keep the right in their terms to require more than 1x on some coins.
| Casino | Playthrough |
|---|---|
| Acebet | 1x (the site can require up to 20x) |
| Chumba Casino | 1x (the site can require up to 20x) |
| Global Poker | 1x (the site can require up to 20x) |
| Legendz | 1x (the site can require up to 20x) |
| LuckyLand Casino | 1x (the site can require up to 20x) |
| Modo | 1x (the site can require up to 30x) |
| MyPrize | 1x (the site can require up to 50x) |
| Stake.us | 3x |
| SweepBurger | 1x (the site can require up to 20x) |
| Sweepstakes Casino | 1x, slots only |
| ThrillCoins | 1x, slots only |
A related catch: caps on free-play wins
Some sites cap what you can redeem from free coins, however much you win:
Not yet found: Fortune Wheelz.
What does 1x playthrough mean?
You have to play a bonus Sweeps Coin once before it can be redeemed. If you get 2.5 SC free, you need to place 2.5 SC worth of plays. Whatever balance you end up with after that is redeemable, as long as it clears the minimum.
Do Sweeps Coins I win need to be played through again?
No. Playthrough applies to free and bonus coins: the sign-up bonus, daily login coins, promos and mail-in coins. Coins you win while playing are redeemable once the coins you played with have met their playthrough.
Which sweepstakes casinos have more than 1x playthrough?
Most sites use 1x. Acebet (1x (the site can require up to 20x)), Chumba Casino (1x (the site can require up to 20x)), Global Poker (1x (the site can require up to 20x)), Legendz (1x (the site can require up to 20x)), LuckyLand Casino (1x (the site can require up to 20x)), Modo (1x (the site can require up to 30x)), MyPrize (1x (the site can require up to 50x)), Stake.us (3x), SweepBurger (1x (the site can require up to 20x)), Sweepstakes Casino (1x, slots only), ThrillCoins (1x, slots only).
Do coins I get with a purchase need playthrough?
Yes. Sweeps Coins are always a free bonus, including the ones that come with a Gold Coin purchase, so they follow the same playthrough rule as other bonus coins.
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Tables on this page are built from the same data as our casino pages and update when we re-check a casino. Values marked * are reported by independent reviews and not yet confirmed on the casino's own site. Sweeps Coins have to be played through and can be lost. No purchase is necessary. 21+. Play responsibly.