Last Updated: 10/22/2025
Welcome to WorldStakes. These Terms & Conditions govern your participation in our sweepstakes. By entering any WorldStakes Season, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree, you should not participate.
1. Eligibility
Participation in WorldStakes requires that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry. The sweepstakes is open worldwide except where prohibited by local law. It is the sole responsibility of each entrant to ensure compliance with the laws of their jurisdiction. Employees, contractors, and immediate family members of WorldStakes are not permitted to participate.
2. Nature of the Sweepstakes
WorldStakes operates as a global sweepstakes. It is not a lottery, raffle, gambling platform, or game of chance tied to government agencies. Every entry is treated equally, and Champions (winners) are selected at random during a live broadcast. Entry into the sweepstakes is always voluntary, and no purchase is required to participate.
3. Methods of Entry
Participants may submit entries digitally through our official website, for which a small administrative fee applies. This option is designed to be more affordable than the cost of traditional mail. Participants may also enter for free by mailing a completed entry form to the official mailing address listed on the Support page of our website. Free entries must be received no later than Thursday at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time to be included in that week’s Season. Entries received after this deadline will automatically roll over into the following Season. All entries, whether digital or mailed, are final and non-refundable.
4. Seasons and Drawings
WorldStakes sweepstakes are organized into Seasons, each lasting one week. Every Season concludes with a Champion selected on Friday at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time during a live broadcast accessible to the public. The subsequent Season begins immediately after, at 8:01 PM Eastern Standard Time.
5. Notification and Prize Redemption
Winners will be notified by email, referred to as the Champion’s Email, which contains a secure portal for redeeming prizes. In cases where a portion of entry proceeds has been allocated to charitable causes, winners will receive an additional notice within seven (7) days outlining the charitable impact of their entry. Entrants outside the United States will receive prize payments via PayPal unless otherwise stated. If a Champion cannot accept payment through PayPal, WorldStakes will make reasonable efforts to identify an alternative method. However, if no reasonable solution can be agreed upon, WorldStakes is not liable or obligated to issue the prize.
6. Liability and Disputes
By participating, entrants agree that WorldStakes, its affiliates, directors, and employees shall not be held liable for technical issues, postal delays, miscommunications, or other circumstances outside our reasonable control that may affect entry or prize delivery. All disputes arising under these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert Governing State/Region], without regard to conflict of law principles. Participants agree to resolve disputes individually, without resort to class action, and to binding arbitration if required by WorldStakes.
7. Transparency and Trust
WorldStakes is committed to transparency. All drawings are conducted live and made available for public viewing. Entry information is securely managed and never sold to third parties. We strive to ensure fairness and clarity for all participants, regardless of location or method of entry.
8. Payment Restrictions and Jurisdictional Compliance
By participating in this promotion, you acknowledge that certain payment restrictions may apply. If you are prohibited, banned, or otherwise restricted from using PayPal or other payment processors, you may be ineligible to receive the prize. In such cases, the prize proceeds may, at our sole discretion, be donated to a recognized charitable organization. It is your responsibility to ensure that participation in this promotion is lawful in your jurisdiction. We disclaim any liability for entries submitted in violation of local laws or regulations. Participation from regions or countries where this promotion is restricted or prohibited is strictly prohibited, and such entries will be void
By entering WorldStakes, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. These terms may be updated periodically, and continued participation constitutes acceptance of any revisions.
