Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Social Casinos (theshadowboxers.com). By accessing or continuing to use this website, you agree to be bound by the terms set out below. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
1. About This Site
Social Casinos is an independent comparison and review website focused on sweepstakes casinos and social casino platforms available to players in the United States. We do not operate any gaming service, process any coins or currency, or facilitate prize redemptions. All platforms listed on this site are operated by independent third parties, and we have no control over their products, terms, or availability.
Our editorial team researches and reviews platforms based on factors relevant to the sweepstakes casino model — including game variety, bonus structures, coin redemption processes, and responsible play provisions. You can read more about who we are on our About Us page.
2. Affiliate and Commercial Disclosure
Social Casinos participates in affiliate programmes. When you follow a link from this site to a listed platform and create an account or make a coin purchase, we may receive a commission from the operator. This commission is paid by the operator at no additional cost to you.
Commercial relationships do not determine rankings or editorial ratings. Our assessments are based on independent research, and no operator can purchase a higher position on this site. Offers displayed alongside operator listings reflect the promotional terms each operator has made available at the time of publication; they do not constitute an endorsement that those offers are superior to alternatives available elsewhere.
3. The Sweepstakes Model — What This Site Covers
The platforms reviewed on theshadowboxers.com operate under a promotional sweepstakes model, not as licensed real-money gambling sites. Understanding the distinction matters before you use any platform we cover.
- Gold Coins (or equivalent play currency): Used for entertainment play only. They have no monetary value and cannot be redeemed for prizes.
- Sweepstakes Coins (or equivalent): Awarded through promotions, including free daily bonuses and as part of coin package promotions. Accumulated Sweepstakes Coins may be redeemable for prizes, subject to each platform's terms, minimum thresholds, identity verification, and geographic restrictions.
- No purchase necessary: A defining feature of legitimate sweepstakes platforms is that participation does not require a purchase. Each operator is required to offer an alternative method of entry (AMOE) — typically a mail-in option — so that anyone can obtain Sweepstakes Coins without spending money. Details of each operator's AMOE are set out in that operator's own terms.
We do not describe these platforms as real-money casinos, and nothing on this site should be read as implying that sweepstakes coins are cash or that prize redemption is guaranteed.
4. Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. Most sweepstakes casino platforms require users to be a minimum of 18 years old; some require users to be 21 or older, either across all states or in specific jurisdictions where local rules or company policy set a higher threshold. By using theshadowboxers.com, you confirm that you meet the minimum age requirement and that you will check each individual platform's age requirements before registering.
Social Casinos does not promote sweepstakes gaming to minors. If you believe a minor is accessing content on this site, please contact us immediately.
5. Geographic Availability and Legal Standing
Sweepstakes casinos are governed at the state level in the United States. There is no single federal framework that makes them uniformly available or uniformly restricted. Some states permit most or all sweepstakes casino operators; others have enacted laws, issued guidance, or taken enforcement actions that restrict or prohibit this model. Operators may also choose not to serve certain states based on their own legal assessment of the risk.
Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, and we do not confirm that any specific platform is legal for you to use in your state. Before registering with any platform, you should:
- Review the operator's list of eligible and excluded states in their own terms and conditions.
- Check applicable state laws, which change frequently.
- Contact the operator directly if you are uncertain about availability in your location.
Laws and operator policies in this area evolve. Information on this site reflects research carried out up to the fact-check date shown on each page and may not reflect subsequent changes.
6. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep promotional offers, bonus terms, eligible states, coin values, and redemption conditions accurate and up to date. However, operators change their terms frequently and without notice. Welcome offers, daily reward structures, redemption thresholds, accepted payment methods, and excluded states are all subject to change at any time.
We recommend that you verify current terms directly with the operator before registering or making a coin purchase. The authoritative terms for any platform are always those published by the operator itself, not the summary information on this site.
7. No Guarantee of Prizes or Outcomes
Sweepstakes casino games involve chance. Nothing on this site implies that playing on any listed platform will result in prize redemptions, that Sweepstakes Coins will accumulate to any particular level, or that outcomes can be predicted or influenced. We do not claim that any platform offers the best odds, highest return-to-player rates, or fastest prize processing — these are not claims we can verify through independent testing.
Prize redemptions are subject to each operator's minimum thresholds, identity verification (KYC) requirements, geographic restrictions, and processing timelines. Redeemed prizes may constitute taxable income under federal or state tax rules. We encourage you to keep records of any redemptions and consult official tax guidance or a qualified adviser if needed.
8. Responsible Play
Even though sweepstakes casinos do not involve traditional real-money wagering, some users may find that their play habits become difficult to manage. Social Casinos encourages all users to set personal time and spending limits, to take regular breaks, and to treat social casino play as entertainment rather than a source of income.
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to gaming behaviour, please visit our Responsible Gambling page for information on support resources available in the US.
9. Intellectual Property
All original content on theshadowboxers.com — including written reviews, editorial ratings, comparison tables, graphics, and site structure — is the property of Social Casinos or its content contributors and is protected under applicable copyright law. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this site without prior written consent.
Operator names, logos, and promotional materials referenced on this site remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and comparison purposes only. Their inclusion does not imply any endorsement of Social Casinos by those operators.
10. Third-Party Links and Operator Responsibility
This site contains links to third-party platforms. Once you leave theshadowboxers.com, you are subject to the terms, privacy policies, and practices of those third-party sites. We have no control over the content, availability, or conduct of linked platforms and accept no responsibility for them. Review each operator's terms, privacy policy, and responsible play provisions before creating an account.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Social Casinos and its contributors accept no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this site, your reliance on information published here, or your use of any third-party platform accessed via a link from this site. This includes, without limitation, any loss arising from inaccurate or outdated bonus information, platform unavailability, or changes to operator terms.
12. Privacy
Information about how we collect and use data when you visit theshadowboxers.com is set out in our Privacy Policy. By using this site you acknowledge that data may be collected in accordance with that policy.
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or amend these terms and conditions at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon publication on this page. The date shown in the page header reflects when this page was last reviewed. Your continued use of theshadowboxers.com after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
14. Contact
If you have questions about these terms, or if you believe content on this site is inaccurate, please reach out through our Contact Us page or by email at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all enquiries within a reasonable time.