Sweepstakes vs Lottery

A clear, simple explanation of how sweepstakes are different from lotteries and gambling, and how Push4Cash is structured as a free-to-enter promotional sweepstakes.

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People often use the words “sweepstakes” and “lottery” as if they mean the same thing, but legally they are very different. Lotteries and most forms of traditional gambling involve paying money for a chance to win. A promotional sweepstakes, like Push4Cash, is built around free entry and does not require a purchase to participate.

This page explains those differences in plain language so you understand what Push4Cash is — and what it is not.

What Is A Lottery?

A lottery is typically a game where participants pay money in exchange for a chance to win a prize. The classic example is buying a ticket with a number on it and waiting for a drawing. Lotteries are usually heavily regulated and are often operated or authorized by governments.

Common traits of a lottery include:

• You must pay to enter (for example, buying a ticket).
• Winners are chosen by chance (a random drawing or similar method).
• There is a prize of value, such as cash or other rewards.

Because of these characteristics, lotteries fall under specific legal rules that vary by region. Private companies generally cannot run a traditional lottery the way a government does, unless they comply with strict regulations and licensing requirements.

What Is A Sweepstakes?

A sweepstakes is a type of promotion where prizes are awarded to participants by chance, but crucially, at least one way to enter must be free. You do not have to pay to participate through that free entry method. Many brands and online platforms use sweepstakes to reward engagement or attract new users.

Common traits of a sweepstakes include:

• There is no purchase required for at least one valid way to enter.
• Winners are chosen by chance using a random process.
• There are prizes of value (such as cash or other rewards).
• The rules explain how to enter, how winners are selected, and who is eligible.

Because a genuine sweepstakes does not require payment to participate, it is treated very differently under the law than a traditional lottery or gambling product.

Where Push4Cash Fits

Push4Cash is structured as a promotional sweepstakes, not as a lottery or casino-style gambling game.

• Entry is free — there is no paid entry and no way to buy extra taps or improved odds.
• You are limited to one tap every twenty four hours per account or device.
• Winners are selected by a random draw on our secure backend.
• Each play type — Mini, Normal, and Mega — has fixed prizes and approximate odds that are published on the site.
• Referral bonuses are fixed and described in plain language on the Referrals page and in the Official Rules.

There is no place on Push4Cash where you can pay for extra entries, pay to remove limits, or pay to improve your odds. That is the key difference between this promotional sweepstakes and a lottery.

How This Differs From Gambling

In most gambling scenarios, you stake money on a risky outcome. If you win, you receive a payout. If you lose, your stake is gone. This structure is what makes those products gambling.

Push4Cash does not work that way. You do not stake money, pay for spins, or buy tickets. You simply tap once per day for free. If your tap wins, you receive a prize. If it does not, you have not lost any money; you have simply used your daily free entry.

Why We Publish Odds & Rules

Because real cash prizes are involved, it is important that you understand exactly what you are doing when you tap. Push4Cash publishes its odds, prize amounts, and core rules openly so you can see them before you decide to play.

The Odds & Payouts page shows the current prizes and approximate odds for Mini, Normal, and Mega plays. The Official Rules page describes eligibility requirements, verification steps, tax handling, and all legally required details of the promotion.

Important Note

This page is a plain-language explanation intended to help you understand the general differences between sweepstakes, lotteries, and gambling, and how Push4Cash is designed. It is not legal advice. Specific legal definitions and regulations vary by country, state, and region.

In any situation where there is a difference between this explanation and the Official Rules, the Official Rules control.

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