If you’re trying to win sweepstakes, it’s a good idea to use strategies that will help tilt the odds more in your favor. One thing that can significantly increase your chances of winning sweepstakes is playing by the rules. If you don’t follow the rules, your entry could be disqualified, and this is undoubtedly a big waste of both your energy and time. Here are some mistakes you should ensure you don’t make to avoid getting disqualified.
Entering more times than allowed
Every sweepstakes giveaway has a limit on the number of times you can enter. Some sweepstakes let you enter once a day, others only once, and still others monthly or even as often as you want. Ignoring these entry limits and entering too often could get you disqualified.
Not checking the specified age requirements
There are sweepstakes for retirees, children, and, well, for people who are over the age of majority. While a number of sweepstakes are open to those who are over 18, check the rules for age restrictions. For instance, if you find sweepstakes that are only open to retirees, don’t submit your entry if you are young and employed.
Not meeting the residency requirements
Sweepstakes are usually restricted to a specific geographic area, be it a country, state, or zip code. If you enter without checking whether your zip code is eligible, your entry could be disqualified. Again, you’ll find terms regarding this in the rules.
Submitting entries when you’re affiliated with the sponsor
Most companies don’t allow their own business associates, employees, and families to enter. So, if you are directly connected to the sponsor, your entry may be disqualified.
Not checking the entry rules
The easiest and safest way to enter sweepstakes is to only submit entries for yourself and to fill out the entry form by hand. If you’d like to use form-filling software or have your partner, parent, or sibling enter the same sweepstakes, ensure that the rules of the giveaway don’t prohibit this in the first place.
While these are a few common mistakes that can get you disqualified, remember this is not a comprehensive list. It’s vital that you read the rules of the sweepstakes and understand them before you submit your entry.
