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We all dream of winning the big prize, but most of us don’t know where to start.
We've all seen those emails or Facebook posts claiming that someone’s won a huge prize from a contest or sweepstakes that we never even knew existed.
It can be tempting to write these off as hoaxes, but the truth is that people do win big prizes from time to time. If you're feeling lucky, why not give it a shot?

Check out our tips below on
how to win sweepstakes.

Pick the Right Sweepstakes

There are two types of sweepstakes– instant win and traditional.

With an instant win, you know if you’ve won as soon as you enter, whereas for a traditional sweepstake, winners are chosen at random at the end of the competition. Think about what kind of prize you want and then research what type of sweepstake it is. If you’re looking for a bigger prize, then go for a traditional one. If you just want smaller items like free food or beauty products, go for an instant win as your odds will be higher.

Read the Rules

This might sound like an obvious one, but you’ll be surprised at how many people don’t actually read the rules before entering. By not reading the rules, you could be inadvertently breaking them, which will mean your entry is void. Sweepstakes can have all kinds of clauses and stipulations, including restrictions based on:

Residency
Age
Location
Time of Entry

To avoid any issues, just take a few minutes to read through the rules before clicking submit.

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Enter Every Day
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For most people, entering a sweepstakes every day isn’t realistic, but if you can afford the time, then it definitely gives you a better chance of winning. The more entries you have, the greater probability that your name will get pulled.

Just make sure that each entry is unique, as some competitions might disqualify you if they catch duplicate entries.

Also, note that some programs might limit how many times you can enter, so pay attention to that as well.

By following these simple steps, you can put yourself in a much better position to become a winner in future competitions!
The key is to be strategic and efficient in your approach so that you don’t spend too much time entering contests with little chance of winning big prizes.

Good luck and happy sweeping!