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- Dictionarysweepstake/ˈswiːpsteɪk/
noun
- 1. a form of gambling, especially on horse races, in which all the stakes are divided among the winners: "a sweepstake ticket"
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In the United States, a sweepstake is a type of contest where a prize or prizes may be awarded to a winner or winners. Sweepstakes began as a form of lottery that were tied to products sold. In response, the FCC and FTC refined U.S. broadcasting laws (creating the anti-lottery laws). Under these laws sweepstakes became strictly "No purchase necessary to enter or win" and "A purchase will not incre... Wikipedia