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.
Steering Clear of Scams
Hardly anything in the world comes free, but with sweepstakes, there is a chance that you can get a lot for nothing at all. With that chance though, there also comes a risk you might not actually be entering a sweepstake, but instead a scam. We’ve compiled a list of...
Psychology Behind Winning
Can you really trust the person who said, ‘money can’t buy happiness’? Doesn’t winning a multi- million dollar lotto jackpot sound great? It seems like winning a sum of that magnitude would take a lot of weight off your shoulders and allow you some breathing room....
Most Common Purchases Among Lottery Winners
Winning the lottery is a dream common to many. If you've ever fantasized about it, you've probably considered how you would spend the prize money as well. Interestingly enough, a large portion of lottery winners have been known to spend their newfound funds on...