At a Glance
- Minimum Age
- 21+[1]Or the age of majority where the player lives, whichever is greater
- Excluded States
- 14 listed[2]Indian lands and all places outside the US are also restricted
- Free (No-Purchase) Entry
- Yes[1]
- ID Check Before Redemption
- Yes[1]Government ID may be required before any prize is redeemed; SSN for redemptions of US$600 or more in a calendar year
- Cash Prize Minimum
- $100[1]1 Redeemable Sweeps Coin = US$1
- Gift Card Prize Minimum
- Not published
- Daily Redemption Maximum
- $2,500[1]US$2,500 daily cap for every VIP tier; monthly caps US$30,000 to US$60,000. Florida single-prize cap US$5,000 (12.2).
- Sweeps Coins Playthrough
- 1x[1]The operator may require a higher playthrough
- Redeem Prizes Via
- Bank transfer, Debit card[2]Terms name Lunavo LLC as processor for ACH and Push to Card transactions. The rules say prizes go to the player's designated payment method or another account in their name.
- Buy Coins With
- Not published
- Free Entry Method
- Handwritten mail-in request (at least 2 SC per valid request)[1]One request per day per account; mailed from the state of the registered address; no code needed
- Sweeps Coins Expiry
- After 40 days of inactivity[2]Virtual assets unused in game play for 40 consecutive days are forfeited; 60 days without login makes the account inactive, which also forfeits Sweeps Coins (rules, Unused Accounts)
- Stated Redemption Time
- Processed within 3 business days (Mon-Fri) of the request; once settled, bank transfers may take an additional 3-5 business days to reach the bank account[6]Settlement requires the request to have passed any required account verification and security reviews
- Instant Redemption Offered
- Not published
- Maximum per Redemption
- Not published
- Cap on Free-Play Winnings
- Not published
Welcome Offer
Homepage banner: 150% extra Gold plus 2 free Sweeps Coins and 1 Rum[3]
What BigPirate’s Rules Say
BigPirate is operated by Rafflefy Limited, a Cyprus company that the terms and sweepstakes rules name as the company and sweepstakes sponsor. Games use Gold Coins for social play and Sweeps Coins for sweepstakes play. The site also has Rum and Extra Sweeps Coins Spins for its island and progression features. Sweeps Coins cannot be bought. They come free with some Gold Coin packages, by mail, or as rewards on the platform.
Players must be at least 21, or the age of majority where they live if that is higher, and physically in the United States. The terms (last revised October 2025) exclude 14 states, including Iowa, which few other sites exclude.
Sweeps Coins must be played at least once before winnings can be redeemed, and the operator may set higher playthrough requirements. Redemption starts at 100 Redeemable Sweeps Coins, each worth US$1. Every VIP tier has a US$2,500 daily cap, and monthly caps run from US$30,000 to US$60,000. The operator may require government ID and other checks before a redemption. Virtual assets unused for 40 days may be forfeited, and an account with no login for 60 days becomes inactive, which forfeits its Sweeps Coins.
Strengths and Gaps
Clearly Published
- Terms publish a named list of 14 excluded states
- Rules give a mail-in address for free Sweeps Coins, with no code needed
- Rules publish daily and monthly redemption caps and processing times for each VIP tier
Gaps and Limits
- Minimum age is 21
- Redemption needs at least 100 Sweeps Coins
- Virtual assets unused for 40 days may be forfeited, and 60 days without a login makes the account inactive
- The help centre does not list accepted payment methods and says to check the cashier after sign-up
- The company is based outside the US (Cyprus)
Where BigPirate Is Available
BigPirate lists 14 excluded states for Sweeps Coins play (Indian lands and all places outside the US are also restricted).
- Alabama✓
- Alaska✓
- Arizona✓
- Arkansas✓
- California✕
- Colorado✓
- Connecticut✕
- Delaware✓
- District of Columbia✓
- Florida✓
- Georgia✓
- Hawaii✓
- Idaho✕
- Illinois✓
- Indiana✕
- Iowa✕
- Kansas✓
- Kentucky✓
- Louisiana✕
- Maine✕
- Maryland✓
- Massachusetts✓
- Michigan✕
- Minnesota✓
- Mississippi✓
- Missouri✓
- Montana✕
- Nebraska✓
- Nevada✕
- New Hampshire✓
- New Jersey✕
- New Mexico✓
- New York✕
- North Carolina✓
- North Dakota✓
- Ohio✓
- Oklahoma✓
- Oregon✓
- Pennsylvania✓
- Rhode Island✓
- South Carolina✓
- South Dakota✓
- Tennessee✕
- Texas✓
- Utah✓
- Vermont✓
- Virginia✓
- Washington✕
- West Virginia✓
- Wisconsin✓
- Wyoming✓
Redeeming Prizes
- Cash Prize Minimum: $100
- Gift Card Minimum: Not published
- Methods: Bank transfer, Debit card
- Playthrough: 1x
- ID Check First: Yes
Sister Sites
Rafflefy Limited also operates:
Sources
- Big Pirate Sweepstakes Rules (last revised February 2026)
- Big Pirate General Terms and Conditions (last revised October 2025)
- Big Pirate homepage
- Is there a Welcome Offer for new participants?
- What purchase options does the website have?
- How long does it take to receive my funds after requesting a redemption?
