What Are Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins?
At Gains.com, you’ll come across two different types of in-game currency: Gold Coins (GC) and Sweeps Coins (SC). They each serve a distinct purpose — and understanding the difference is essential to getting the most out of your experience.
🪙 What Are Gold Coins (GC)?
Gold Coins are used for entertainment and social gameplay only. They have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for real-world prizes.
GC can be purchased directly through the platform
You’ll also receive free GC daily as part of login rewards, promos, and giveaways
GC allows you to play any of our games purely for fun, competition, or practice
All wagers made in GC are not eligible for prize redemption
GC = Play for fun and leaderboard bragging rights
💰 What Are Sweeps Coins (SC)?
Sweeps Coins are used to participate in sweepstakes contests and can be redeemed for real-world prizes once certain conditions are met.
You cannot buy SC directly — instead, SC can be:
Earned as a bonus with eligible GC purchases
Claimed through creator/Discord drops and social promotions
Requested for free via Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE)
SC is valid for 60 days once awarded
SC wagers are subject to a 3x playthrough requirement before any redemption is allowed
SC can be redeemed for cash, gift cards, or crypto (depending on your original deposit method)
SC = Play for a chance to win real prizes
🧠 Key Differences at a Glance
Feature | Gold Coins (GC) | Sweeps Coins (SC) |
Can I buy them directly? | Yes | No |
Can I earn them for free? | Yes | Yes (via bonus/AMOE/promos) |
Do they have real-world value? | No | Yes, after playthrough |
Are they used for prizes? | No | Yes |
Is there a playthrough rule? | No | Yes (3x wagering requirement) |