The US sweepstakes casino market has recently attracted a wave of newcomers using familiar names, and they come from the crypto/offshore world.
Rainbet, 1win, Goated, and Whale have all launched US sweepstakes platforms over the last month, entering a market built around Gold Coins and redeemable Sweeps Coins.
They’re not all coming from the same position, though. Rainbet is the biggest name of the four, with 1win also operating a sizable international casino and sportsbook. Goated and Whale are smaller by comparison, but both already have that presence in crypto gambling.
There is one important distinction worth making, however. The US platforms are operated by separate entities from the companies named on their international casino sites. So it’s hard to say whether it’s the same teams running the new sweeps sites in each case – it’s possible that the brand is just being licensed and used by a new team.
Either way, let’s look some more into each brand and its new sweeps project.
Rainbet.us: The Most Established Offering
Rainbet.com launched in 2023 as a real-money crypto casino and sportsbook. The brand identifies Rain Group Ltd, registered in Anjouan, Comoros, as the company behind it, whereas its new US counterpart, Rainbet.us, is operated by Cyprus-based Sweepstone Ltd.
The real-money site built its profile through partnerships with celebrities including Sean Strickland, Justin Gaethje, and 6ix9ine, so it’s arguably the best known of the four new names in the US.
It has the biggest game catalog at its sweeps site too, with more than 4,000 titles from over 40 providers, 60-plus live dealer rooms, and more than 15 provably fair Rainbet Originals. It also supports more than 25 cryptocurrencies alongside traditional payment methods.
Its rewards include:
- 10,000 GC + 1 RC daily reward
- Rakeback available every 15 minutes
- A first-purchase offer of 500,000 GC and 25 RC with a $15 purchase (promo code SWEEPSKINGS)
The main drawbacks are the 4x playthrough requirement and the fact that there’s currently no clear signup bonus, although the solid daily login reward does make up for this.
1win.us: A Big International Gaming Brand
1win is another substantial name in international gambling, with its original platform offering a casino, a sportsbook covering traditional sports and esports, and a dedicated poker room. The international platform identifies Curaçao-registered 1win N.V. as its operator, with Cyprus-based MFI Investments Limited handling payment processing. Then, its new US sweepstakes counterpart is operated by Cyprus-registered S1weep LTD.
The new site has more than 3,600 games from over 35 providers, including 3 Oaks, BGaming, and Booming Games, but the game quality isn’t quite as good as at Rainbet.
1win.us’ welcome offer provides 250,000 Gold Coins, but no free Sweeps Coins, and players can claim daily rewards of 10,000 GC and 0.5 SC.
Goated.us: A Smaller Crypto Brand
Goated.com launched in 2024 as a Solana-based crypto casino, offering slots, live dealer games, sports betting, and provably fair Originals. The international platform is operated by Mirai Kaze Ltd, registered in Anjouan, Comoros, whereas its US sweepstakes counterpart is operated by Goated Ventures Inc., a Nevada corporation based in Las Vegas.
Goated.us is still in beta and had only around 30 games available at the time of our review. However, it has a welcome offer of 25,000 GC and 1 SC, with a low 1x playthrough requirement.
It also keeps cryptocurrency central to the experience, currently offering crypto-only purchases and redemptions. Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay are said to be coming soon.
Whale.us: A More Varied Payment Setup
Whale began in 2023 and is best known for its real-money crypto casino, Whale.io, which is operated by Seychelles-registered Whale Operations Ltd. Its US sweepstakes counterpart is run by Cyprus-based Deep Blue Coast Limited.
Whale.us offers a wheel-spin signup bonus with the chance to win up to 20 SC. Unlike Goated, it supports both cryptocurrency and more traditional payment methods, including cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers. Its 3x playthrough requirement sits between Goated’s 1x and Rainbet’s 4x.
Its game offering is substantial but most providers like Betsoft and Gaming Corps are B-tier.
Why Are These Crypto Casino Brands Appearing in Sweepstakes Now?
The timing of these launches is certainly interesting. Four familiar crypto gambling names appearing in the US sweepstakes market within roughly the same month is quite a development, particularly when three of the US platforms are operated by Cyprus-registered companies.
There are likely a couple of main reasons behind the phenomenon.
Firstly, these brands already have something that many new sweepstakes casinos have to spend considerable time and money building: recognition among online gaming audiences. Rainbet and 1win, in particular, have developed international profiles through their casino products, sports betting, and marketing partnerships. That gives the names a potential head start when attracting US players.
Secondly, the sweepstakes model offers a different route into the American market. Rather than launching conventional real-money gambling platforms, operators can offer a dual-currency product in eligible states. That doesn’t make the model free from legal or regulatory uncertainty, but it gives businesses a relatively easy way to approach the US market compared to real money iGaming.
The sweeps space is clearly still a viable one, at least for these four brands. However, it isn’t clear how much of the original businesses’ infrastructure or resources are actually being used by the US operators.
Our Thoughts on the 4 New Crypto Sweeps Launches
Whatever the arrangements behind the brands, the quality of the new US sites varies a bit, and our reviews produced the following scores:
- Rainbet.us – 84.7/100
- Goated.us – 75.3/100
- 1win.us – 73.7/100
- Whale.us – 72.5/100
So, if we had to pick one, Rainbet.us would be our choice for now. Its 4,000-plus games, extensive payment options, and substantial rewards program make it the most complete platform.
However, its 4x playthrough requirement is a drawback, while Goated has a much lower 1x requirement and Whale offers a wider choice of payment methods. 1win also has a fairly big game library to go at.
Each crypto sweeps casino has something different to offer, so it’s worth having a look at what matters most to you before signing up.
Author: Michael Fatouros
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