Sweepstakes casinos differ from traditional online casinos primarily in their legal status and operational model. While traditional online casinos rely on players wagering real money, sweepstakes casinos use a model where players purchase items or virtual currency and receive sweepstakes entries for free. This allows them to operate legally in many jurisdictions where gambling is restricted. In terms of game experience, both offer a wide range of slots, table games, and other casino offerings, with the key difference being the way players can win prizes, often in the form of cash or gift cards instead of direct cash payouts.
