sweepstakes

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Sweepstakes are primarily governed by state laws, which require that no purchase is necessary to participate.

From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2023

All the teams that missed the postseason are in the Wembanyama Sweepstakes.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023

Since 1994, Estes said, his floats have won the Sweepstakes Trophy, considered the parade’s top award, in all but two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, which organizes the lottery, has not revealed the names of the winners.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2022

They were Connor Kane’s secret entry cards in the Break-the-Silence Sweepstakes Challenge.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg