All About Sweepstakes – The Basics
By Gabriel J. Adams
Sweepstakes are very popular in the United States, UK, and other countries. They are essentially lotteries which are free to enter. In the UK, they are usually called prize draws.

The ABC's of Sweepstakes
By Tariq Ansari
Many websites on the internet offer huge winnings through sweepstakes, contests, instant games and lotto's. That is why it is easy to confuse them and use these terms interchangeably. But sweepstakes are not the same as contests. The difference is quite simple.

Sweepstakes Advice
By Max Bellamy 
When taking part in any sweepstakes, in order to avoid fraud, one must be familiar with all the rules and regulations of any given contest. Know how to differentiate between sweepstakes and other promotional games like the lottery. In games like the lottery, one is obliged to buy a ticket or pay an entry fee in order to win. To enter a sweepstakes, you simply need to register with the sponsoring company and provide information like name, adress and phone number.