Mail-In Sweepstakes & AMOE Giveaways 2026
Mail-in sweepstakes offer a free alternate method of entry (AMOE) that lets you enter without making a purchase. By U.S. law, any sweepstakes tied to a product purchase must provide a free entry option — and mail-in is the most common. These entries carry the exact same odds as purchase entries. Many experienced sweepers focus on mail-in sweepstakes because fewer people bother with the extra step, which can mean better odds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A mail-in sweepstakes offers a free alternate method of entry (AMOE) where you can enter by mailing a handwritten entry — typically your name, address, and contact information on a 3x5 index card — to the sponsor's address listed in the official rules. This entry counts exactly the same as an online or purchase entry.
Yes. By U.S. law, mail-in entries must receive equal consideration to purchase-based or online entries. Your odds of winning are exactly the same regardless of how you entered.
Some sweepstakes only offer a mail-in AMOE as the free entry method — the online entry may require a purchase code. Additionally, fewer people submit mail-in entries, which can mean less competition and better odds for those who take the time.
Check the official rules for exact requirements. Typically you hand-print your full name, address, phone number, and email on a plain 3x5 index card, place it in a stamped envelope, and mail it to the address listed in the rules. Some sweepstakes require a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for confirmation.
It depends on the sweepstakes. Some allow one mail-in entry per day or per week, while others allow only one per person for the entire promotion. The official rules will specify the entry limit. Never send more than allowed — excess entries are typically discarded.