Sweepstakes casinos differ from traditional online casinos primarily in their legal status and the way players engage with games. Unlike traditional online casinos, which face stringent regulations and licensing in the United States, sweepstakes casinos operate under sweepstakes laws, allowing them to offer games without being classified as gambling. Players can participate without purchasing by using free sweeps coins, although optional purchases are available. Sweepstakes casinos are accessible in more regions compared to online casinos that have limited state licenses. However, they may offer fewer game varieties and usually do not include sports betting options that some traditional platforms provide.