Sportsbook Solutions

Sweepstakes Sportsbook Software for Social Operators

Launch a dual-currency sweepstakes sportsbook in two weeks. You run the brand; KodeDice delivers the Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin engine over real-time sports data.

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  • Enter sweepstakes and social betting markets without a real-money betting licence
  • AI bet-slip builder, value-bet alerts, and gamified challenges that retain players
  • Geo-fencing and automated KYC keep play and redemption inside sweepstakes law

What's Included

Dual-Currency Wallet + Redemption EngineSports Data Feeds + Coin StoreLoyalty, Bonuses & Tailored Design24/7 Support + Dedicated Account Manager

Avg. Time to Go-Live 2 weeks

Platform numbers operators evaluate on

20+Jurisdictions
40+Selectable Themes
100+Data Providers
100%Customizable
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What's Included

Everything a Social Operator Needs to Run a Sweepstakes Book

One vendor, one integration. Select a module to see exactly what is inside it.

Player Engagement & Gamification

Turn casual play into daily habit with AI-driven bet suggestions, gamified challenges, and a smart bet slip that personalises every Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin wager.

Player Engagement & Gamification

Turn casual play into daily habit with AI-driven bet suggestions, gamified challenges, and a smart bet slip that personalises every Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin wager.

AI Smart Bet Slip

Hyper-personalised bet suggestions built from a player's early picks and play history.

Value Bet Alerts

Surface standout lines and data visualisations to keep players placing informed wagers.

Gamified Challenges

Missions, streaks, and reward loops that lift session frequency and Sweeps Coin play.

AI Support Chatbots

Resolve game-rule, coin-balance, and redemption queries without a support ticket.

Free-Entry Tournaments

Run no-purchase contests and live leaderboards across major leagues and events.

Match Trackers

Live scores, stats, and event trackers that keep players inside the app through every game.

Game Content

100,000+ Monthly Live Events. 2,000+ Markets.

The same real-time odds that power a real-money book, from 100+ data providers, delivered in a dual-currency, no-purchase-necessary sweepstakes model.

100,000+Monthly Live Events
2,000+Markets
100+Providers

Bet markets supported

Pre-Match OddsLive In-PlayBet BuilderPlayer PropsOutrightsCash OutVirtual Sports+ More Markets

Sports covered

American FootballBasketballBaseballSoccerTennisIce HockeyEsports+ Custom Markets on Request
Compliance

Built for Regulated Operations

A sweepstakes book runs under sweepstakes and social-gaming law, not real-money gambling regulation. Geo-fencing, free method of entry, KYC, and responsible-play controls are built into the platform core so the model holds up to scrutiny.

RG Compliant Platform
Sweepstakes-Law Ready
KYC / AML Built-In
  • Geo-fencing that restricts play and redemption to the states and regions you serve
  • Free method of entry for Sweeps Coins, a core requirement of sweepstakes law
  • Play limits, cooling-off, and self-exclusion configurable per player by the operator
  • Full audit trail for coin allocation, play, and redemption, export-ready for review

Supported Frameworks & Markets

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Supported Regulatory Frameworks

Sweepstakes / Social Gaming LawGeo-FencingFree Method of EntryAML / KYCGDPR AlignedRG Tooling

Verify supported jurisdictions with our compliance team before go-live. Sweepstakes legality varies by market and by US state.

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Time to Market

From Contract to Go-Live in 6 Steps

Every sweepstakes operator goes through a structured onboarding process. You know what is happening at every phase and who owns it.

01

Requirements

Business model, target states, and dual-currency scope definition.

02

Proposal & Contract

Commercial terms, SLA definition, and platform package confirmation.

03

Setup & Config

Platform provisioning, theme branding, and coin model configuration.

04

Integration

Payment and redemption, KYC provider, odds feeds, and geo-fencing.

05

Testing & QA

End-to-end testing, sweepstakes-rule validation, and load testing.

06

Go-Live

Launch with dedicated account manager support from day one.

This Solution Is Part Of

Sportsbook Product

The Sweepstakes Sportsbook Solution runs on KodeDice's core Sportsbook product, with the same odds data and betting tech delivered through a dual-currency, no-purchase model.

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Knowledge Base

User Guide to Launch a Sweepstakes Sportsbook

A complete, step-by-step walkthrough for operators launching a dual-currency sweepstakes book, from legal model to go-live.

Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Sweepstakes Sportsbook Operation

A sweepstakes book lets you offer sports betting where real-money wagering is restricted, but the model only holds up if the dual-currency mechanics, the free method of entry, and geo-fencing are right. This guide walks an operator through every stage, from the legal model to running the platform after go-live.

What this guide covers

  • What a sweepstakes sportsbook is and when to choose it
  • Sweepstakes vs real-money sportsbook: which model fits your market
  • The dual-currency model: Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins
  • Step-by-step: from legal model to go-live
  • Sports odds, AI betting tools, and the coin store
  • Payments, prize redemption, and KYC
  • Geo-fencing and responsible-play compliance
  • Common mistakes to avoid in your first launch
What Is a Sweepstakes Sportsbook?

A sweepstakes sportsbook is a no-money-wagering betting platform that runs on virtual tokens. Players use non-redeemable Gold Coins for casual play and promotional Sweeps Coins that can be accumulated and redeemed for cash prizes or gift cards. Because players never stake real money directly, operators can run the product under sweepstakes and social-gaming rules in markets where traditional real-money sportsbooks face heavy restrictions.

Sweepstakes vs Real-Money: Choosing Your Model

A real-money sportsbook needs a gambling licence and is closed off in many US states. A sweepstakes book operates under sweepstakes law and a free method of entry, which opens markets a licensed book cannot reach. Operators who want to enter US-style markets quickly, or add a new promotional vertical to an existing brand, usually choose the sweepstakes model.

The Dual-Currency Model

Two currencies sit at the centre of the product. Gold Coins are for everyday play and carry no cash value. Sweeps Coins are promotional, obtained through coin packages or a free method of entry, and eligible Sweeps Coin winnings can be redeemed for prizes. The platform tracks and allocates each currency separately, which is what keeps the model on the right side of sweepstakes law.

Step 1: Confirm Your Legal Model and Target States

Start with the states and regions you will accept players from. Sweepstakes legality varies by state, and a few prohibit the model outright. Define this first with your legal counsel, because it sets your geo-fencing rules, your free-entry mechanics, and the redemption rules you will configure later.

Step 2: Scope Sports, Odds Feeds, and Betting Tools

Decide which leagues your audience wants, such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and major soccer competitions, and which markets to open across pre-match and live in-play. The same real-time odds that power a real-money book drive the sweepstakes version, with AI bet-slip tools and value-bet alerts layered on to lift engagement.

Step 3: Set Up the Coin Model and Store

Configure your Gold Coin packages, the promotional Sweeps Coins bundled with them, and the free method of entry. Set the coin economy carefully: package pricing, bonus drops, and redemption thresholds together decide both player value and your margin.

Step 4: Connect Payments, Redemption, and KYC

Players judge a sweepstakes book on how easily they can buy coins and redeem prizes. Connect the cards, e-wallets, and local methods your markets use, and wire up the redemption engine for cash prizes and gift cards. Pair this with automated KYC at the point of redemption so payouts stay fast and compliant.

Step 5: Configure Geo-Fencing and Responsible Play

Geo-fencing keeps play and redemption inside the states you serve. Add play limits, cooling-off, and self-exclusion, and confirm your audit trail captures coin allocation, play, and redemption. Building this in early prevents costly rework when you add new states later.

Step 6: Test, Launch, and Operate

Before go-live, run end-to-end testing on coin purchases, bet placement, redemption, geo-fencing, and reporting under load. After launch, the work shifts to operations: running coin promotions, supporting players, monitoring redemption and risk, and reading analytics to refine your offering.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The frequent errors are treating the free method of entry as an afterthought, setting a coin economy that erodes margin, opening states without confirming their sweepstakes rules, and choosing a provider whose support ends at go-live. Each one surfaces later as a compliance risk or lost revenue.

Key Takeaways

A sweepstakes sportsbook opens markets a licensed book cannot reach, but only if the dual-currency model, free entry, and geo-fencing are right from day one. Get the legal model and states settled first, then sports data, the coin economy, payments, and compliance follow in a clear order. Choose a partner who stays with you after launch, not just up to it.

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A sweepstakes sportsbook is a no-money-wagering sports betting platform that runs on virtual tokens instead of real-money stakes. Players use non-redeemable Gold Coins for casual play and promotional Sweeps Coins that can be accumulated and redeemed for cash prizes or gift cards. Because players never wager real money directly, operators can run it under sweepstakes and social-gaming rules in markets where traditional real-money sportsbooks face heavy restrictions.

It uses a dual-currency model. Players receive Gold Coins for everyday play with no cash value, and they obtain Sweeps Coins through coin-package promotions or a free method of entry. Sweeps Coin winnings that meet eligibility rules can be redeemed for cash prizes or gift cards through a fraud-screened redemption engine. The platform tracks both currencies separately and applies geo-fencing and KYC at the point of redemption.

Sweepstakes sportsbooks operate under sweepstakes and social-gaming law rather than real-money gambling regulation, which is why they are used in markets such as the United States where real-money sports betting is restricted. Legality depends on the jurisdiction and varies state by state, and some states prohibit the model. KodeDice provides geo-fencing and free-method-of-entry tooling to support compliance, and operators should confirm the rules for each target market with their own legal counsel.

In most sweepstakes-permissible markets you do not need a traditional real-money gambling licence, because play runs on promotional virtual currency under sweepstakes law rather than as real-money wagering. Requirements still vary by jurisdiction, so the exact compliance and registration obligations for your target markets are confirmed before go-live. Our team can point you to the right specialists where local advice is needed.

A standard sweepstakes sportsbook can be live in around two weeks from contract, depending on your coin model, target states, front-end scope, and integrations. We define the timeline explicitly at the contract stage, with no vague estimates.

Yes. The platform ships with a library of selectable themes plus full brand control over logos, colours, typography, and layout, with no code required. Market-specific configuration covers available sports and leagues, coin packages, bonus rules, language, geo-fencing, and responsible-play controls per state.

Players obtain Sweeps Coins through coin-package promotions or a free method of entry, which is a core sweepstakes requirement. Eligible Sweeps Coin winnings are redeemed for cash prizes or gift cards through a fraud-screened redemption engine, with automated KYC at the point of payout. Coin purchases and payouts run through integrated cards, e-wallets, and local methods.

A dedicated account manager and 24/7 technical support from go-live. Support scope, response SLAs, and escalation paths are defined in the service agreement. You are not handed off to a generic ticket queue after launch.

Yes. The sweepstakes sportsbook runs on KodeDice's core Sportsbook product, so you can move to a licensed real-money book on the same platform as your markets and licensing allow. Many operators start with sweepstakes to enter restricted markets, then add a Turnkey or White Label Sportsbook for jurisdictions where they hold a betting licence.

Use the cost calculator for an indicative range. Commercial terms are confirmed during the proposal stage and vary by market, volume, and solution scope. We do not publish a fixed rate card, since every operator situation is different.

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