You may think all sweepstakes are alike - you submit your entry, and have a chance of winning the sweepstakes, right? Well, there are actually various types of sweepstakes, and each has its own winning strategies and entry methods. Here, we explain a few common types of sweepstakes that exist right now.
Online sweepstakes: All you need to enter online sweepstakes is your computer and a stable internet connection. While these are easy to find and enter, you’ll likely have competition since they are open to many people who use the internet.
Email sweepstakes: These sweepstakes require you to send your sponsor an email to submit your entry. These have better odds compared to online sweepstakes but are usually more time-consuming.
Mail-in sweepstakes: Mail-in sweepstakes require you to send your entry to the sweepstakes company by postal mail. While this type of entry is more time-consuming, your odds of winning are higher.
Text message sweepstakes: Some sweepstakes, called text message sweepstakes, allow you to text from your smartphone to enter the giveaway.
Sweepstakes can also be grouped according to the entry frequency. A few common sweepstakes entry frequencies are as follows:
One entry sweepstakes: You get to enter such sweepstakes once only. This means every person who enters these sweepstakes has an equal chance of winning. These are great for people who like winning prizes but don’t have the time to submit multiple entries.
Daily sweepstakes: These sweepstakes allow you to enter once every day. Entering once every day, as against entering only once, increases your chances of winning.
Weekly and monthly sweepstakes: As the name suggests, these sweepstakes allow you to enter once every week or month. Since not all entrants will remember to repeatedly submit entries week after week, or month after month, you have better odds of winning if you are consistent with your entries.
Unlimited entry sweepstakes: These sweepstakes allow you to enter as many times as you want to. If you have a lot of time to dedicate to submitting sweepstakes entries, this is a great option for you.
Keep in mind that different sweepstakes will have different terms and conditions. Ensure that you check the rules thoroughly before you submit your entry.
