Wouldn’t it be great if you could do something productive and fun while waiting in line at the store? If you’re growing tired of playing games on your cell phone, it may be time to try something new - text-to-win sweepstakes. Never heard of text-to-win sweepstakes before? This article is for you!
What are text-to-win sweepstakes?
Text-to-win sweepstakes, also known as text message sweepstakes, let you enter sweepstakes using your smartphone. These sweepstakes are convenient and fun, and the best part is that you can submit your entries while you are on the go. So, whether you are waiting in line at the grocery store or have a few minutes between appointments, you can use the time to submit text entries.
How do text-to-win sweepstakes work?
To enter text message sweepstakes, you’ll need to have a cellphone and a shortcode. You'll also need a keyword, which you will have to text to the shortcode. You’ll essentially have to use your cellphone to send a text message that contains the keyword to the shortcode - this works exactly like sending a regular text message. For instance, you may find that the rules of the text message sweepstakes require you to text the word “WIN” to 587977. Here, the shortcode is “587977” and the keyword is “WIN”. You’ll find the right keyword in the rules of the sweepstakes.
How will you be notified of the winnings?
If you’re considering entering text message sweepstakes, you may be wondering how you’ll be notified if you win a prize. In most cases, the sponsor will notify you by sending you a text message. If you entered instant sweepstakes, you’ll be notified in a few minutes, while you may have to wait a few days or weeks to hear from the sponsor if it was regular text message sweepstakes.
Do text message sweepstakes cost money to enter?
Legitimate sweepstakes, whether they are online, main-in, or text-to-win, don’t cost you any money. But, of course, when you enter text message sweepstakes, you may be charged by your cell phone provider (if texting isn’t free).
How to increase your odds of winning text message sweepstakes?
Some text sweepstakes will let you submit multiple entries. In this case, make sure to submit as many entries as you can since it increases your chances of winning.
