How social casino purchases and redemptions work
Social casinos are always free to play. But if you’re after a bigger bankroll to work with, or just don’t fancy waiting around for the promos to drop, there is the option to make a purchase. Then, any SC that’s played through can be redeemed as a prize. Here’s a closer look at how all of that works:
Purchases
As I mentioned earlier, social casinos don’t let you place bets with real money. What you do instead is buy a bundle of Gold Coins, which is the fun-only virtual currency.
Platforms like McLuck and WOW Vegas that allow redemptions also throw in another token as a bonus within the package. So you’re paying for GC, and the SC comes as a gift.
The interesting part is that most of the time, the SC value is about the same as what you pay in USD, sometimes even a bit more, especially when you factor in first-purchase bonuses or other promos.
Social and sweeps sites cover all sorts of online casino payment methods, from credit and debit cards to prepaid vouchers and even cryptocurrencies. The table below highlights the most popular options:
| Payment Method |
Popular Options |
| Credit and Debit Cards |
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover |
| eWallets |
PayPal, Skrill, Neteller |
| Cryptocurrencies |
Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, USDT, Bitcoin Cash |
| Mobile Wallets |
Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Bank Transfer |
Trustly, ACH Transfer |
Naturally, whether you make a purchase or not doesn’t affect your chances of winning. They’re just the faster and easier route to picking up GC and SC in larger amounts.
Redemptions
Most social casinos in the US let you redeem eligible Sweeps Coins for prizes as long as three key conditions are met:
1. KYC (Know Your Customer)
First on the list is identity verification. Some platforms may request this right from the start. The process can be handled directly on the site or through a third-party like Veriff. You’ll need to provide a government-issued ID, perhaps a utility bill or bank statement, and usually a selfie to match your face to the documents. I it only took a few minutes over at Chanced Casino.
2. Playthrough requirements
All SC, whether you claim them from a bonus, mail-in, or bundled with a purchase, have to be played through a set number of times before you can redeem them. The standard figure is 1x, but a few sites like Stake.US raise it to 3x. Still, that’s a lot less than the wagering requirements you’d see at real money casinos.
3. Minimum Redemption Threshold
The last condition is the minimum required for a redemption. This depends on which route you go:
- Cash: Most platforms set the cashout bar at either 50 or 100 SC. Once that’s cleared and you’ve met the playthrough and verification steps, you’re free to request your prize through PayPal, Skrill, bank transfer, or sometimes crypto—depending on the site.
- Gift Cards: Many social casinos also let you cash out for gift cards, and here the minimum’s often lower. On MegaBonanza, for example, redemptions start at just 10 SC and are processed by Prizeout. You’ll then get an email with a digital code to use at any of their partner vendors.
Social media promotions
Social media promotions are a type of contest you’ll see on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter). Usually, social casinos hand out bonus GC and SC or even entries into bigger prize draws to people who engage with their posts. That could mean liking or commenting, answering trivia questions, tagging friends, or sharing screenshots.
Other platforms like YouTube and Discord are also popular places for giveaways and community events. I’m pretty active on Chanced Casino too, and they have tons of bonus drops through their Telegram channel over there.