From The (Contest Queen)
Finding Sweepstakes in the Wild
One thing nobody tells you when you first start entering sweepstakes as a hobby is this: you have to turn on your reticular activator. It is actually something you already use every day. Have you [...]
Expect to Win
Tom Cavalli of iWinContests was kind enough to allow me to reprint a section from his most recent newsletter because it precisely explains why some people win more than others. It's why I have a [...]
Hidden Sweepstakes (And How to Find Them)
If you've been entering sweepstakes for a while, you know the basics: create a dedicated email address for entering, use a contest aggregate site, and always read the official rules. But here's what those sites [...]
Winning Prizes & Paying Taxes
One of the FAQs I get is: Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings? CANADA In Canada, you are not taxed on winnings of any kind. Lotteries, sweepstakes, casino jackpots, nothing … However, [...]
Spring into Winning Sweepstakes
Sowing sweepstakes seeds to win bigger! This spring, plant the seeds of winning. Your goal should be to maximize your entries in the shortest amount of time possible while increasing your odds. RAKE IN THE [...]
Fake Contests Are on the Rise
Here's Why You Need to Pay Attention My contest buddy Geoff sent me this video, and it made me sad. I believe fake contests are on the rise because everyday costs have gone through the [...]
Spring Clean Your Sweepstakes
Scrub your email. Dust your entries. Wash those giveaways. Spring is a great time to refresh and reorganize your hobby so you can win more in less time. “Enter smarter, not harder.” Tom Cavalli iWINContests [...]
Listen & Learn to Win Prizes
Enjoy a sweepstakes podcast while you work or play.I had a podcast before it was cool.In 2008, I launched With The Contest Queen on BlogTalkRadio. (Which sadly closed. Hindsight is 20/20. I wish I had [...]
How to Read the Rules So You Actually Know Your Odds
My number one tip has always been the same: read the rules. Not to find loopholes, not because it is exciting reading, but because the rules tell you everything you need to know before you [...]