Most people assume winning sweepstakes is purely an act of luck - but many contestants who’ve won some incredible prizes over the years claim they have it down to a science. Many people, in fact, win amazing prizes, like vacation packages, electronics, cash, event tickets, and more, year after year!
But, who are they, and how do they do it? Read on to find out.
The big winners of the “sweeping” community
Diana “Di” Coke, one of the most successful “sweepers” in the U.K. has won pretty much everything from televisions to trips abroad, smartphones to flying lessons, and more! Her strategy is quite simple - she tries to only enter qualitative online sweepstakes that allow her to set herself apart from the other entrants. She believes that sponsors pick winners who put in more effort than others. A great example of this is when she won herself a trip to sunny Florida by putting up a photo of herself in a bathing suit in the snowy streets of the U.K., on Twitter.
Carolyn Wilman, who’s popularly called the Contest Queen, has a few tricks up her sleeve to improve her odds of winning. She says she uses sweepstakes aggregators to find legitimate, new form-based sweepstakes. Additionally, she also uses form-filling software and a separate email ID created specifically for her sweepstakes entries - things that she believes helps her find and enter more sweepstakes.
How to win more sweepstakes
Regardless of what method these pro “sweepers” use, it’s clear that luck is not the only thing that can help you win sweepstakes. Sure, it may help, but there are numerous other things that you can do to improve your chances of winning. Here are a few tips that could help you win more sweepstakes:
- Enter local sweepstakes: Local sweepstakes have far fewer entrants, which means you have a higher chance of winning. Local radio stations, movie theatres, etc., do giveaways quite often.
- Read the rules: It’s important that you read the rules of the sweepstakes giveaway, so your entry doesn’t get disqualified.
- Stay organized: Try to spot trends in your wins by keeping a track of all the sweepstakes you enter and win.
We hope these inspiring stories and tips help you win more sweepstakes.
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