The History of Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes and contests have been around for a very long time. The term “sweepstakes” dates all the way back to the 15th century! The term was created in reference to a common game where everyone placed in a “stake” and the winner thus “swept,” aka won, the stakes. Interestingly, it’s believed that King Menelaus was said to have won Helen of Troy’s hand through the casting of lots. Below is a brief history of the rise in popularity of the modern sweepstakes.
Charitable Sweepstakes Good for the Soul
When you support a good cause and do good, you feel great and everybody wins. An easy way to do this and have a good chance of winning a sweepstakes or prize at the same time is to participate in charitable contests where your entry goes towards a good cause. Even...
How to Organize Your Sweepstakes Entries Like a Pro
Entering sweepstakes is an exciting hobby that can land you anything from a gift card to a luxury vacation. But if you’re entering dozens—or even hundreds—of contests, it’s easy to lose track of what you’ve signed up for, when to re-enter, or how to claim a prize....
The Biggest Sweepstakes Wins of All Time (and What Happened Next)
t’s the stuff of dreams: answering the phone or opening an email to find out you’ve just won a fortune. From luxury homes and cars to life-changing cash payouts, some sweepstakes victories have reached staggering heights. But what happened after the confetti settled?...