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02 · Key facts

Funrize at a glance

Company behind it

Funrize says

A1 Development LLC, 571 S Washington, Afton, Wyoming 83110, USA

Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms

What the source says
A1 Development LLC, address: 571 S Washington, Afton, Wyoming 83110, USA
Launch year

Not yet known

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Minimum redemption

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not re-verified (rules page no longer public)

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Stated processing time

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not re-verified (rules page no longer public)

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States not accepted

Funrize says

Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

14 Restricted Territories, live Terms v2.0 clause 3.4

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What the source says
You do not access the Games or Service from the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Minimum age

21+

SweepsClan is for adults 21 and over.

Trustpilot score

We checked

4.1 out of 5

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Trustpilot reviews

We checked

5621 reviews

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Funrize review: the short answer

Funrize is a sweepstakes casino run by A1 Development LLC, registered in Wyoming, and it is currently operating. We say cautious because 12 lawsuits and regulator letters have been reported against it, and its Trustpilot score of 4.1 comes with 18% one-star reviews.

It suits players who read terms carefully, play Gold Coins for fun, and treat Sweeps Coins as a chance to redeem prizes, not a way to make money. If you want a casino with a clean public record, look elsewhere.

Is Funrize legit?

Based on its published terms, Funrize is a real company but carries real legal risk. It is run by A1 Development LLC at 571 S Washington, Afton, Wyoming 83110, and its terms are governed by Wyoming law. The Terms of Use are version 2.0, updated as of 03.06.2026, though that date could mean March 6 or June 3.

On Trustpilot, Funrize has 5,621 reviews and a 4.1 out of 5 score. The profile was claimed in December 2021, 18% of reviews are one-star, and Trustpilot notes no recent review invitations. Replies to reviews typically take over a month.

The Better Business Bureau rates A1 Development LLC (Funrize) an F. It is not BBB Accredited, and 73 complaints were closed in the last three years.

Any licenses or certifications Funrize claims, a parent company or casino group, and a launch year are not yet known.

Twelve items from court and regulator records have been reported against it. The Illinois Gaming Board sent a cease-and-desist letter dated February 4, 2026, alleging an illegal online casino. We do not know the current status. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission posted a cease-and-desist notice dated December 19, 2025. The Tennessee Attorney General named Funrize among almost forty sweepstakes casinos in a December 29, 2025 press release. The New York Attorney General included it among 26 platforms in a June 6, 2025 release. Eight federal civil cases have been reported, filed between July 30, 2025 and July 21, 2026, in districts including Kentucky, Ohio, Utah, New York, Illinois, California, and Alabama. Seven remain open; one was terminated July 16, 2026. There may be others we did not find.

How do Funrize redemptions work?

One Sweeps Coin equals one US dollar when redeemed. Funrize says you can redeem prizes the same way you last purchased coins, to a bank account, or as Amazon gift cards. Amazon gift cards are capped at 400.00 per day. Its minimum redemption amount and any redemption fees are not yet known. Our redemption guide covers the full process.

What’s good and what’s not

Good:

  • Free 125,000 welcome gift on sign-up with no purchase required
  • Three redemption methods including bank account and Amazon gift cards
  • Operating now, with an iOS app released August 26, 2026
  • Terms are published and specific about coin value and dormant accounts

Not good:

  • 12 lawsuits and regulator letters reported, several still open
  • BBB rating of F with 73 complaints closed in three years
  • Sweeps Coins expire after 12 months without game play; the casino can also close accounts inactive for 60 days
  • No Android app found on Google Play
  • No support hours listed on the site
  • No licenses or certifications found in its terms

Where can you play Funrize?

Casinos change the states they accept. Check the casino’s own terms before you sign up. As of September 2026, Funrize does not accept players in 14 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

California, Indiana, Maine, and Maryland allow Gold Coin play only. In Maryland, Tournament Points mode is the only Sweeps-style option. Our states page has the full list.

Funrize app and support

Funrize released an iOS app on August 26, 2026 under a different seller name. An Android app listing is not yet known.

Support is available by email at support@funrize.com and by phone at +1 (208) 826-1426, shown in the site footer. Support hours are not listed.

What players say about Funrize

We have not collected player reports yet, so we cannot summarize what players tell us directly. On Trustpilot, Funrize shows 5,621 reviews with a 4.1 out of 5 score and 18% one-star ratings. The Better Business Bureau profile shows 12 reviews and an F rating. We have not read individual complaints or verified any specific player experience.

FAQ

Is Funrize casino legit?

Funrize is a real sweepstakes casino run by A1 Development LLC in Wyoming, and it is currently operating. However, 12 lawsuits and regulator letters have been reported against it, and its BBB rating is F. This funrize review treats it as legit but risky.

How do you redeem prizes at Funrize?

One Sweeps Coin equals one dollar. You can redeem to a bank account, as Amazon gift cards (capped at 400.00 per day), or the same way you last purchased coins. Its minimum redemption and any fees are not yet known.

Where can you play Funrize?

Funrize does not accept players in 14 states as of September 2026, including Nevada, New York, and Wyoming. California, Indiana, Maine, and Maryland allow Gold Coin play only. Check its terms before signing up.

03 · Who runs it

Who runs Funrize?

Casino group

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Sister casinos

We checked

FortuneWheelz (Google Play developer "A1 Development, LLC"); Tao Fortune, NoLimitCoins and Funzcity are commonly linked but were not confirmed at a primary source

Checked Sep 2026 App store listing

What the source says
FortuneWheelz
Operating status

Funrize says

Operating (indirect evidence)

Terms updated "03.06.2026" and archived 2026-05-17; iOS app released 2026-08-26 under a different seller; live site blocked our fetch

Checked Sep 2026 Casino terms

What the source says
These Terms of Use have been updated as of 03.06.2026

04 · Is it legit

Is Funrize legit?

We don't answer this with a bare yes or no. Here is what we checked, and what we could not find.

Where it is registered

Funrize says

Wyoming, USA (address and governing law)

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What the source says
governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, USA
Licenses or certifications it claims

Not yet known

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Terms last updated

Funrize says

Terms of Use v2.0, "updated as of 03.06.2026"

Date format ambiguous (6 March or 3 June 2026)

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What the source says
These Terms of Use have been updated as of 03.06.2026
BBB rating

We checked

F

profile A1 Development LLC (Funrize), Meridian ID; Not BBB Accredited; 73 complaints closed in last 3 years; 12 reviews

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Lawsuits and regulator actions

  1. Public record

    Illinois Gaming Board cease-and-desist letter to Funrize (571 S Washington, Afton, WY) alleging an illegal online casino; demands blocking Illinois residents or stopping prizes

    Illinois; letter dated 2026-02-04; status: letter issued, outcome not verified

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  2. Public record

    Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission cease-and-desist notice to Funrize

    Maryland; letter dated 2025-12-19 (per regulator file name); status: letter posted; Maryland not in Funrize restricted list as of May 2026 snapshot

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  3. Public record

    Tennessee Attorney General cease-and-desist letter; Funrize named in the AG list of almost forty sweepstakes casinos

    Tennessee; press release 2025-12-29; AG says recipients disabled or agreed to wind down sweepstakes play

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  4. Public record

    New York Attorney General named Funrize among 26 online sweepstakes casinos sent cease-and-desist letters

    New York; press release 2025-06-06; status: AG says platforms stopped SC sales in NY

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  5. Public record

    Federal civil case Mundy v. A1 Development, LLC, No. 4:26-cv-00494

    W.D. Ky.; filed 2026-07-21; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  6. Public record

    Federal civil case Estep v. A1 Development, LLC, No. 2:25-cv-01337

    S.D. Ohio; filed 2025-11-19; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  7. Public record

    Federal civil case Ruiz v. A1 Development, No. 2:25-cv-00997

    D. Utah; filed 2025-11-02; status: terminated 2026-07-16

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  8. Public record

    Federal civil case Salgado v. A1 Development, LLC, No. 2:25-cv-06061

    E.D.N.Y.; filed 2025-10-29; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  9. Public record

    Federal civil case Klein v. A1 Development, LLC, No. 5:25-cv-01999

    N.D. Ohio; filed 2025-09-19; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  10. Public record

    Federal civil case Lejman v. A1 Development LLC, No. 1:25-cv-10984

    N.D. Ill.; filed 2025-09-11; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  11. Public record

    Federal civil case Portugal v. A1 Development LLC, No. 3:25-cv-06505

    N.D. Cal.; filed 2025-08-01; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

  12. Public record

    Federal civil case Hester v. A1 Development LLC, No. 3:25-cv-01234

    N.D. Ala.; filed 2025-07-30; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

    Checked Sep 2026 Court or regulator record (opens in a new tab)

A lawsuit is a claim, not a finding. We list what is on the record, with its date and status where we have them.

05 · Redemption

How do Funrize redemptions work?

You redeem Sweeps Coins for prizes. These are Funrize's own stated terms, not measured times.

Redemption methods

Funrize says

Same payment option as the last purchase; bank account; Amazon gift cards

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What the source says
this can only be to the payment option that was also used for their last purchase.
When ID checks happen

Funrize says

Before any prize redemption

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What the source says
Prior to any prize redemptions you must verify:

Funrize redemption: minimums, methods, limits and ID checks

06 · Where you can play

Where can you play Funrize?

Gold Coin play only

Funrize says

California, Indiana, Maine, Maryland (Tournament Points mode only)

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What the source says
If You are located in California, Indiana, Maine or Maryland You may access the Platform in Tournament Points mode only;

Casinos change the states they accept. Check the casino's own terms before you sign up.

Funrize states: the full list, state by state

07 · Free coins

Free coins and offers

Welcome offer, no purchase

Funrize says

"125,000 WELCOME GIFT" on sign-up (coin type not stated on the home page)

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What the source says
WELCOME GIFT
First purchase offer

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Daily login bonus

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Free entry by mail

Funrize says

Not re-verified (rules page no longer public)

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08 · App and support

App and support

iPhone and iPad app

We checked

Uncertain: "Funrize™: Social Casino" listed by seller Ventura Labs LLC (1.8 from 5 ratings, updated 2026-08-26)

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What the source says
Funrize™: Social Casino
Android app

Not yet known

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Support channels

Funrize says

Support@funrize.com; phone +1 (208) 826-1426 shown in the site footer

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What the source says
+1 (208) 826-1426
Support hours

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What players say about Funrize

Not yet known

We have not collected player reports for Funrize yet. When we do, they will be labeled as player reports and kept apart from what the casino says.

Ways to pay and redeem at Funrize