Are sweepstakes casinos legal in all US states?

Most U.S. states allow sweepstakes platforms, but there are a few exceptions. Washington and Idaho have state laws that may prohibit participation. The majority of Americans — covering well over 40 states — can participate legally.

Do I need to spend money to win real prizes at a sweepstakes casino?

No — the no purchase necessary requirement is a legal cornerstone. Every legitimate sweepstakes casino must provide a free method of obtaining Sweeps Coins via mail-in request, daily bonuses, or promotions.

How do I actually receive my winnings from a sweepstakes casino?

Prize redemption works by converting accumulated Sweeps Coins into real cash or gift cards via PayPal, bank transfer, or prepaid gift cards.

What is the difference between Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins?

Gold Coins are entertainment-only currency with no real-world value. Sweeps Coins are prize-eligible and can be redeemed for real cash prizes or gift cards once you meet the minimum threshold.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Shadwell's Restaurant ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates shadwellsrestaurant.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information to us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data about your interactions with the Site.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and referral sources.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services
To conduct analytics and track affiliate performance and conversions
To send you promotional materials, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
To personalize your experience and deliver targeted content

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Allow us to analyze Site traffic and user behavior through third-party analytics services.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track affiliate referrals and conversions with partner casinos and operators.
Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes across the internet.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You may refuse or delete cookies; however, this may limit your ability to access certain features of the Site. You can opt out of specific tracking by adjusting your browser privacy settings or by clicking "Do Not Track" if your browser supports this feature.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including sweepstakes casinos, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or services of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your information or engaging in any transactions. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, not ours.

Your Rights

For US Residents: Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights:

California (CCPA): You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
Virginia (VCDPA) and Other States: You may have rights to access, correct, delete, and port your personal data.
EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have rights including access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and the right to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Analytics and affiliate tracking data may be retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@shadwellsrestaurant.com
Website: shadwellsrestaurant.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 business days.