SweepNext is one of the newest sweepstakes casinos on the market, but it still manages to offer 450+ games from leading developers, and a respectable range of bonuses that keep free gameplay available, so you don’t have to spend anything unless you want to.

What’s more, the games library grew over the course of us testing the casino out, so although 450+ games might not seem like a lot, we have every confidence that this number will grow as the casino finds its feet. It’s also worth noting that despite its newness, the library already covers Live Dealer games and Arcade games in addition to Slots.

That said, there definitely are improvements that need to be made. Most notably, the banking options were predictably restricted, as players can only use Visa and Mastercard to make payments. However, the availability of these two methods plus Gift Cards for redemptions does lessen this blow a bit.

Licensing and Legal Compliance

As SweepNext is a sweeps casino, it doesn’t require a license to operate. The casino fully complies with all the necessary sweepstakes laws, which means players have no concerns over its legitimacy.

Yet, although it is not as heavily restricted in its availability as other sweeps casinos we’ve encountered, the list of unavailable states is still fairly sizable. Currently, the casino is unavailable in Connecticut, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, and Washington.

However, it’s clear the casino takes its legal commitments seriously, as SweepNext requires players to be at least 21 to create an account rather than the standard 18+ that is normal at most other sweeps casinos.

Score: 17/20

Encryption and Security

Unfortunately, the website doesn’t state the protection software it uses.

There is no excuse for this, as SSL or HTTPS protection should be provided as standard.

Score: 5/20

Reputation & Customer Reviews

As it is so new, we weren’t surprised that SweepNext doesn’t have much of a reputation yet. However, the early signs are certainly promising, as evidenced by the 3.9 star average score on Trustpilot.

Clearly the casino has made a solid start, so we have every reason to believe the casino’s reputation will improve with time.

Score: 30/40

General Terms

The T&Cs regarding Sweeps Coins are standard, which is no surprise. All Sweeps Coins are worth $1 of real money, and must be wagered at least 1x to become redeemable.

That said, we can’t help but feel that the minimum requirement of 100 Sweeps Coins for a Cash Prize is too high. It might be the standard requirement, but it should still be lower than it is.

The good news is that redemptions themselves are faster than you may be used to. Players can get their Cash Prize winnings in 2-3 days, while Gift Cards can be redeemed within 24 hours.

Score: 18/20

Final Trust & Safety Score: 70/100

SweepNext evidently knows the importance of bonuses to both lure in players and keep them from straying from their website.

There is enough here to keep players’ account balances topped up, and while improvements certainly need to be made, they have done remarkably well for such a new casino.

Welcome Bonus

SweepNext’s no deposit bonus for all new players isn’t the best we’ve ever seen, but it’s still enough to whet the appetite of most players, with 20,000 Gold Coins and 2 Sweeps Coins offered for free.

You won’t explore the whole library with this, but then again that’s not what a welcome offer is meant for.

On the brighter side, there are three first purchase bonuses up for grabs, and we feel that each balances affordability and value very well. Our personal favorite is the $9.99 deal, as we feel this offers the best value relative to the price point.

Score: 27/30

Ongoing Promotions

Although there aren’t that many ongoing bonuses, what SweepNext is able to offer should cover the bases for most players.

Interestingly, there is no set prize for both free to play and premium currency with the Daily Login bonus. Instead, players can receive a guaranteed daily prize of 2,000 Gold Coins, as well as up to 1,250 Gold Coins and 2 Sweeps Coins with the Mega Spin portion of the Daily Login bonus.

Although we appreciate the anticipation and the potential for a sizable reward through the Mega Spin, we have to say we wish the guaranteed prize was more generous. 2,000 Gold Coins doesn’t really do enough if we’re being honest.

As well as this, a Mail-In bonus is made available, with SweepNext’s offering rewarding 2 SC. This is by no means the most generous one we’ve seen, and it takes a while to process, but it is still free.

However, the Referral bonus is very much a mixed bag. While the maximum reward of up 500,000 GC + 50 SC is very impressive, the shine comes off considerably when you realize this is dependent on how much the referred individual has spent. There might not be a limit to the number of referrals you can make, but it’s highly unlikely anyone is going to spend the $499.99 required for you to get the full amount.

Score: 20/25

Loyalty Program

Unfortunately, there is no VIP Program at SweepNext at the time of writing. Needless to say, encouraging existing customers to stick around is vital to the success of any business, especially a new one.

As such, SweepNext really needs to make a Program available if it hopes to grow big enough to carve out space for itself in the sweeps casino market.

Score: 0/25

Wagering Terms and Conditions

The wagering T&Cs at SweepNext are exactly as we expected, which is very welcome. We’ve encountered some casinos that attach high wagering requirements to their Sweeps Coins, but here it’s just the standard 1x. What’s more, each premium currency token is worth 1 USD, so you know exactly how far you are away from redeeming a prize.

Granted, the high 100 SC requirement for a Cash Prize redemption is annoying, but the good news is that you can still turn your winnings into prizes by going for a Gift Card. These have a much lower barrier to entry, and you’ll get your reward much faster as well.

Score: 18/20

Final Bonuses and Promotions Score: 65/100

Deposit Methods

Predictably, you don’t have many payment methods at all. In fact, even we didn’t predict just how restricted your options are here. For payments, your only options are Visa and Mastercard.

On the brighter side, you’ve got 10 Gold Coins bundles to choose from, including the three first purchase deals, and all but the cheapest $1.99 bundle come with a Sweeps Coins bonus attached.

Score: 15/20

Withdrawal Methods

Both Visa and Mastercard can be used as redemption methods as well as for deposits, and you’ll need at least 100 eligible Sweeps Coins to make a request.

However, it’s better news for Gift Cards, as these only require a minimum of 50 Sweeps Coins. What’s more, they’re also much faster, being completed in around 24 hours as opposed to 2-3 days for a Cash Prize.

Score: 22/25

Transaction Security and Fairness

SweepNext plays fair in terms of transactions, as the casino is compliant with all the necessary laws. What’s more, the 1x wagering requirement for all Sweeps coins is in line with the industry standard, so it should be nothing new if you’ve ever played at a sweeps casino before.

However, we have to knock off significant points for the lack of stated website encryption software. The individual banking methods may be secure in their own right, but at the very least an online casino should employ SSL or HTTPS protection as standard, and this should be made clear to everyone who visits the website.

Score: 20/25

Final Payment and Transaction Methods Score: 57/70

Website Design & Navigation

SweepNext’s website is simple to use, making the user experience considerably more hassle-free. We’d rather simplicity that works over a website that tries to be fancy and fails.

Of course, there is such a thing as too simplistic. As it stands, the games library feels clunky, as the limited categorization means that it takes longer to find games than it otherwise should.

Score: 20/25

Mobile Gaming

Although there is no mobile app, customers on mobile can still enjoy the website just as much as their desktop counterparts, as the casino website works well on all devices.

While the lack of a mobile app is disappointing, it’s not that surprising as most sweeps casinos don’t offer this feature either.

Score: 12/20

Customer Support

SweepNext’s customer support is very much a mixed bag. The standard channels of email, Live Chat, and an FAQ page are all made available, but the quality of the support wasn’t great, either from communicating with a support rep or the FAQ page itself.

While we can understand not having that many contact options at a new casino, this doesn’t excuse poor quality.

Score: 15/30

Responsible Gaming Measures

Really, we have nothing bad to say about SweepNext’s commitment to Responsible Gambling, as it’s clear they take player safety very seriously. Right from the start, players must be at least 21 to set up an account, which makes it more likely that players who do sign up will behave responsibly and know the risks associated with iGaming, even if no real money is involved.

The range of Responsible Gambling tools also covers all the bases, starting with common sense advice that includes how to recognize problematic behavior.

For customers who are aware they need serious help, the casino has provided players with contact information for Gaming Addicts Anonymous, who are in a much better position to help out players in need.

As well as this, SweepNext has made a range of self-limiting tools available to help prevent players from reaching the point where they need to get serious help for an addiction. Players can set daily purchase limits and temporary time-outs that last for a shorter period of 7, 14, or 30 days, or a longer period of at least six months.

However, what really impressed us was the self-assessment that is made fully available on the website. This is designed for players who may be worried about developing an addiction, and comes with a range of questions that can help people realize they need help. There’s no judgment, and nobody has to know you even took the test. This makes it much more likely that players will answer honestly, and seek help if they need it.

Score: 25/25

Final User Experience and Customer Support: 72/100

Despite its newness, SweepNext has hit the ground running for the most part, providing sweeps enthusiasts with a respectable games library, solid bonuses, and Gift Card redemptions among other benefits.

Granted, it’s not going to blow you away by any means, but at the moment it doesn’t really need to. That said, there are certainly improvements that need to be made, not least of which are the creation of a VIP Program, expanding the number of filters in the games library, and giving players more payment options.

For now, though, we’re happy to recommend it, but we would still strongly encourage the casino to build on its largely promising start.