At a Glance
- Minimum Age
- 21+[1]
- Excluded States
- 23 listed[1]DC is included. The rules also exclude US outlying territories, which are outside this state-code field.
- Free (No-Purchase) Entry
- Yes[1]
- ID Check Before Redemption
- Yes[3]The FAQ describes a selfie, government ID, personal details, proof of address and bank documentation. Rules sections 5 and 6(d) require a verified account.
- Cash Prize Minimum
- 100 SC[1]100 redeemable Smile Coins, equivalent to $100.
- Gift Card Prize Minimum
- Not published
- Daily Redemption Maximum
- May be capped at 10,000 SC/day[1]Discretionary daily cap. Section 6(e) separately limits a Florida single-play prize to $5,000.
- Sweeps Coins Playthrough
- Not published
- Redeem Prizes Via
- Bank transfer[1]Payment goes to the financial account used for a Gold Coin purchase or an alternative nominated bank account; the operator may require a particular method.
- Buy Coins With
- Not published
- Free Entry Method
- Handwritten mail-in request with a one-time postal code[1]Two Smile Coins per valid card; one card per envelope. Postal codes are valid for 56 days.
- Sweeps Coins Expiry
- Not published
- Stated Redemption Time
- Up to 5 business days after verification; redemptions of $10,000 or more may take longer due to bank clearance and fraud checks[2]The operator reserves the right to process only one redemption request per user in any 24-hour period.
- Instant Redemption Offered
- Not published
- Maximum per Redemption
- Not published
- Cap on Free-Play Winnings
- Not published
Welcome Offer
Up to 1,000,000 GC free, no purchase needed[4]
What Smiles Casino’s Rules Say
Smiles Casino is operated by 10 Ten Gaming LLC. Gold Coins are for social play, while eligible winnings from Smile Coin games can be redeemed for prizes. The operator announced its launch in September 2024. Its public welcome promotion offers one million Gold Coins and a wheel spin with rewards up to 50 Smile Coins.
The July 14, 2026 rules require US residency, a location in an eligible jurisdiction, age 21 or older and a verified mobile number. They exclude 23 states. The FAQ repeats those exclusions, although the homepage still describes availability in 34 states. A valid handwritten request with a one-time postal code awards two Smile Coins.
Cash redemption requires at least 100 redeemable Smile Coins, valued at one US dollar each. Verification is required, and the FAQ describes identity, address and bank checks. The operator may impose a $10,000 daily limit; Florida also has a $5,000 limit on a prize won in a single play. The documents distinguish unplayed coins from eligible winnings without stating a separate numeric playthrough multiplier.
Strengths and Gaps
Clearly Published
- Publishes state exclusions and a minimum entry age in dated rules
- Provides a mail-in route with a stated two-coin award
- States a cash redemption threshold and describes verification documents
Gaps and Limits
- Homepage state-count wording differs from the current rules and FAQ
- The welcome wheel offers a variable reward, rather than a fixed Smile Coin award
- No gift-card threshold, named purchase methods or numeric playthrough multiplier was verified
- Terms use both twelve months and 180 days when discussing inactivity; no single SC expiry is recorded
Where Smiles Casino Is Available
Smiles Casino lists 23 excluded states for Smile Coins play (DC is included. The rules also exclude US outlying territories, which are outside this state-code field.).
- 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 SC
- Gift Card Minimum: Not published
- Methods: Bank transfer
- Playthrough: Not published
- ID Check First: Yes