I think the main problem is people don’t understand the difference between legitimate sweepstakes casinos and obvious scam sites. There are definitely red flags to watch for: sites that don’t follow no-purchase-necessary rules, use weird payment methods like Cash App/Zelle, have no clear ownership information, or require you to text someone on Facebook to register. Sites that offer bonuses worth hundreds of dollars for just a few bucks are usually too good to be true. The withdrawal problems often happen when sites present themselves as legitimate right up until it’s time to pay out, then suddenly there are delays, partial payments, or account closures. Legitimate sites should process redemptions smoothly and have proper customer service. The issue is many players can’t tell the difference between real sweeps casinos and scam operations until it’s too late.