Sweepstakes casinos have become one of the most popular ways for U.S. players to enjoy casino-style games without wagering real money in a traditional sense. Instead of betting cash, players use virtual currencies—Gold Coins (GC) for fun play and Sweeps Coins (SC) for the chance to redeem prizes.

The first thing new players usually notice when signing up is the welcome bonus, which gives them a head start in building their coin balance. But with dozens of social casinos offering different combinations of free GC, SC and purchase boosts, it can be hard to know which deal offers the best value.

Below, we break down and compare the welcome packages at Mega Bonanza , High 5 and Ding Ding Ding, three of the most popular sweepstakes casinos available right now.

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