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How to Enter Sweepstakes Without Purchase: The AMOE Rule
Every legal US sweepstakes must offer a free entry with the same odds as a paid one. Here is how the AMOE works, with real entry counts from eight published rulebooks.
Sep 156 min read
Are Sweepstakes Legal in the US? The State-by-State Answer
Sweepstakes are legal in all 50 states when no purchase is required. Florida and New York add registration above $5,000, and some operators exclude states instead.
Sep 155 min read
Sweepstakes Taxes: Do You Pay on Prizes? Yes, Here Is How
Sweepstakes prizes are ordinary income in the year you receive them, reported at $600 or more on Form 1099-MISC. Here is what an $85,000 truck actually costs you.
Sep 155 min read
What Does ARV Mean on a Sweepstakes Entry Form? Explained
ARV means Approximate Retail Value, the sponsor's stated price for a prize. It is required in official rules, and it is the number that lands on your tax return.
Sep 155 min read
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