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Is Fliff legal? That’s the question that I’ll be answering for you today. As it is a social sportsbook and not a real money gambling site, it is more widely available in the US than your typical sportsbook.
In this article, I’ll be taking a look at how and why the app is legal as well as the key requirements, such as age limit and legal states. Additionally, we’ll also touch upon how this unique model works, which is why it is more accessible than a conventional sportsbook.
I’m happy to report that Fliff is entirely legitimate. Formed in 2019, they operate out of the United States, with development in Bulgaria. As it isn’t a traditional casino or sportsbook site, it does not require an online gambling license to operate.
Upon further inspection, I’ve found that good ol’ Fliff is legal in 49 states, only excluding Washington, where sweepstakes are prohibited by law.
Fliff is a social sportsbook site, where you can make your predictions on games and matches and even have the potential to redeem your winnings for real-world cash and prizes.
Fliff works differently from a real money sports betting site. You can make the usual predictions such as outcomes, spreads and scores, however the app runs under a ‘Sweepstakes’ model. This means it’s legal in many more states than your average sportsbook sites, as it isn’t classed as a gambling platform. In fact, because of this, players as young as 18 can enjoy the benefits of the app, whereas most traditional sites would require their users to be 21.
So, what is it? What makes it different from your normal online casino/betting site?
Well, it can get a little confusing if you’re new to the world of sweepstakes… So, let’s break it down.
A traditional Sportsbook/Casino is where you’ll use real money to either deposit funds into your account to play casino games, such as slots, or place a wager on the outcome of a sports match in the hopes of winning money in return.
A sweepstakes model is quite different. They use two virtual currencies, one is free-to-play and the other can be redeemed for real-world prizes.
For example, Fliff uses ‘Fliff Coins’ and ‘Fliff Cash’.
‘Fliff Coins’ are used for when you just want to make fun predictions on their sportsbook, they cannot be exchanged for anything and are just for recreational use. ‘Fliff Cash’ is their sweepstakes currency, which you can use to make the same predictions, however, at the end, this currency can be redeemed for real-world prizes if you win.
Sweepstakes sites must also offer a free play option. To comply with this Fliff offers free coins to their users every two hours among other free giveaways, such as their Fliff Referral Bonus scheme.
Fliff’s virtual currencies of choice are ‘Fliff Coins’ and ‘Fliff Cash’. So, let’s get into that.
As stated, Fliff Cash and Fliff Coins are the two virtual currencies that Fliff uses. Here’s a bit more info about how each one works@
Fliff Coins | Fliff Cash |
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Are received for free via the welcome bonus, XP exchange and through their various promotions. They can be optionally purchased through the store, but you can always play for free. | Can only be gained as a freebie from Fliff Coin packages, or for free in the daily bonuses, or other promotions. They cannot be purchased. |
Hold no monetary value and are just used for fun, to place predictions where you just win more Fliff Coins. They cannot be exchanged for anything. | Fliff Cash, after being played with (through your predictions), can be redeemed for real-world and real-value prizes, such as gift cards or cash. |
Experience points are also a nice little extra feature of the site, where, when you’ve gained enough, you can head to your rewards tab and exchange them for a Fliff Coin package (and grab some bonus Fliff Cash on top) or gift cards. There are several ways to get this XP, from their refer-a-friend scheme, where you input your Fliff Referral Code to gain bonus XP, making predictions, and completing daily challenges. The challenges also have the added bonus of, when all completed, offer extra XP!
As it operates under a sweepstakes model, Fliff Sweeps Casino doesn’t need a gambling license, and can also operate in states with stricter gambling laws, as it doesn’t class as gambling.
You can. Fliff is a sweepstakes sportsbook, which means that legally, they must offer a free-to-play option to all users. At Fliff, you can gain a daily bonus and welcome package for free.
Fliff’s Refer-A-Friend promo codes are entered when you’re registering as an optional box just before clicking the signup button. Make sure you grab your code from your friend before you sign up, as there isn’t an option later on down the line.
Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.