At a Glance

Minimum Age
18+[1]Or the higher local age of majority.
Excluded States
16 listed[1]The homepage says sweepstakes-eligible in 32 states, while the rules name 16 excluded states; this field contains only the named exclusions.
Free (No-Purchase) Entry
Yes[1]
ID Check Before Redemption
Yes[1]Eligibility must be verified; extended verification can include government-issued ID.
Cash Prize Minimum
100 SC[1]100 redeemable SC; 1 SC equals $1 only for redemption.
Gift Card Prize Minimum
Not published
Daily Redemption Maximum
May be capped at 10,000 SC/day[1]The operator reserves the right to apply this daily cap; Section 6(e) allows one request per 48 hours.
Sweeps Coins Playthrough
1x[1]Minimum only: actual requirement ranges from 1 to 30 depending on promotions, bonuses and game category.
Redeem Prizes Via
Bank transfer[1]Bank account must be in the player’s name; joint accounts may require verification of the other holder.
Buy Coins With
Not published
Free Entry Method
Handwritten mail-in request with a unique request code (2 SC)[1]One request per envelope; the request code expires after 90 days.
Sweeps Coins Expiry
After 90 days of inactivity[1]90 consecutive days without logging into the account.
Stated Redemption Time
Review periods may be a minimum of 72 hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm EST); processing times vary by redemption method and may take up to 10 business days to reflect in the account[1]One redemption request processed every 48 hours; requests are processed in the order they are approved, not received.
Instant Redemption Offered
Not published
Maximum per Redemption
Not published
Cap on Free-Play Winnings
Not published

Welcome Offer

Up to 20,000 GC + 2 SC free, no purchase needed[3]

The homepage advertises 20,000 GC + 2 SC free; its How it works card uses “up to” for the same amounts. No public first-purchase welcome package was verified.

Offers can change and may depend on your state.

What 1UP’s Rules Say

1UP operates at play1up.co under 1UP Holdings LLC; the rules spell the sponsor as 1-UP Holdings LLC. Casino games offer Gold Coins for entertainment and free Sweeps Coins for promotional prize play. The homepage advertises a welcome award of up to 20,000 Gold Coins and 2 SC.

The rules require players to be at least 18 or the higher local age of majority and name 16 states excluded from sweepstakes participation. A qualifying handwritten postal request earns 2 SC and requires a unique mail-in code valid for 90 days.

Cash-redemption requests start at 100 redeemable SC, valued at $1 per SC for redemption. Verification applies, and the rules authorize payments to a bank account in the player’s name. Playthrough ranges from 1 to 30 depending on promotions, bonuses and game category. Only one request can be processed per 48 hours; the operator may limit total daily redemptions to $10,000. SC expire after 90 days without a login.

Strengths and Gaps

Clearly Published

  • Publishes detailed postal-entry instructions and a 2 SC award
  • Rules state the cash-redemption minimum and bank-account ownership requirement
  • Publishes the SC inactivity expiry and redemption-request frequency

Gaps and Limits

  • Playthrough can range from 1x to 30x depending on the promotion and game
  • Only one redemption request can be processed per 48 hours
  • SC expire after 90 days without an account login
  • Gift-card redemption and specific Gold Coin purchase methods were not verified

Where 1UP Is Available

1UP lists 16 excluded states for Sweeps Coins play (The homepage says sweepstakes-eligible in 32 states, while the rules name 16 excluded states; this field contains only the named exclusions.).

Redeeming Prizes

  • Cash Prize Minimum: 100 SC
  • Gift Card Minimum: Not published
  • Methods: Bank transfer
  • Playthrough: 1x
  • ID Check First: Yes

Sources

  1. 1UP Sweepstakes Rules1-UP Holdings LLC
  2. 1UP Holdings LLC Terms of Service1UP HOLDINGS LLC
  3. 1UP homepage and welcome offer1UP