Sweepstakes can be extremely fun especially when you submit entries together as a family. But some sweepstakes have entry limitations, so not everyone living in the same household may be able to enter. And if they do, all entries may be disqualified by the sponsor. Confused? Worry not -- here’s a quick guide that explains the nitty-gritty of sweepstakes entries.
When can multiple people from the same household enter?
Before you enter any sweepstakes, make sure to read the rules mentioned by the sponsor. If you notice terms like, “One entry allowed per person,” “One entry allowed daily per person,” “One entry allowed per email address,” or “1 prize per contest period per person,” it means every adult living in your home can submit an entry. Keep in mind that the wording may differ, but you need to pay attention to what the terms mean.
When can only one person in the household enter?
There are also sweepstakes that only allow one person per household to enter -- this is usually declared clearly in the rules. So, before submitting your entry, make sure to check for terms like this mentioned in the rules -- “One entry allowed per household,” “One email address per household,” “Only one prize per household,” “Only one person per household/address can enter,” and “One entry allowed per IP address.” Such terms indicate that only YOU can submit an entry from your household and not anyone else.
Sweepstakes that allow only one individual to enter per household are not very common, however, there are a few out there. So, rather than everyone submitting an entry to a sweepstake they may not be eligible for because they live in the same household, make sure to read and re-read the entry guidelines to ascertain what the entry terms are.
