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Strategy 5 min read

Why Hiring a Sweepstakes Administrator Makes All the Difference

Most brands find out why they needed an administrator after the campaign, not before. Here's what experienced operators catch that in-house teams consistently miss.

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Strategy 6 min read

How to Choose the Right Promotion Type: Sweepstakes vs. Contests vs. Instant Win

The format determines the legal framework, the entry mechanic, and the winner experience. Picking the wrong one for your goals costs more than the campaign itself.

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Legal 4 min read

Raffles vs. Sweepstakes: The Differences You Need to Know

They look similar on the surface. The legal distinction is the difference between a compliant promotion and one that's operating as an unlicensed lottery. Know which you're running.

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How-To 7 min read

Sweepstakes 101: Common Questions and Answers

Every brand running their first promotion hits the same questions. This is the direct version: no fluff, no hedging, just what you need to understand before you launch.

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Security 6 min read

What Years of Fraud Taught Me About Running Safe Promotions

Fraud patterns evolve every cycle. The entry manipulation tactics from five years ago look nothing like what's running today. Here's what's actually hitting campaigns right now.

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Legal 5 min read

Why Promotions Fail: The Legal Checklist Too Many Brands Ignore

The issues that kill promotions aren't dramatic. They're administrative: missing state registrations, unsigned affidavits, prize value miscalculations. This is the checklist that prevents them.

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How-To 6 min read

How to Design a Sweepstakes that Stays Secure and Still Converts

Security and conversion pull against each other, until you understand where fraud actually enters. Tighten the right gates and your entry rate climbs. Here's where those gates are.

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