Golden Hearts

02 · Key facts

Golden Hearts at a glance

Company behind it

Golden Hearts says

Golden Hearts Games Inc.

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What the source says

Golden Hearts Games Inc., P.O. Box 747, Framingham, MA 01701 ("Golden Hearts" or "Sponsor") is the Sponsor/Promoter

Launch year

Golden Hearts says

2020

August 2020

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What the source says

Live since August of 2020

Minimum redemption, cash

Golden Hearts says

100 SC

ACH direct deposit; redeemable SC

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What the source says

to be paid via ACH direct deposit to a U.S. bank account, an account holder must have at least 100 Redeemable Sweeps Coins, which have a redemption value of $100.00.

Stated processing time

Golden Hearts says

Prizeout gift card 1 to 2 business days; ACH direct deposit 2 to 3 business days

estimates only

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What the source says

| Prizeout | 1 to 2 Business Days | | ACH Direct Deposit | 2 to 3 Business Days |

States not accepted

Golden Hearts says

All play: Michigan, Washington

wording: "Restricted Territories"

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What the source says

It is prohibited to access the Games or Service from the states of Michigan or Washington, or any jurisdiction outside the United States

Minimum age

Golden Hearts says

18 (19 in Alabama and Nebraska; 21 in Mississippi and Puerto Rico)

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What the source says

who are 18 years of age or older (for Alabama and Nebraska, a person must be 19 years of age or older; for Mississippi and Puerto Rico, a person must be 21 years of age or older)

Trustpilot score

We checked

4.3 out of 5

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Trustpilot reviews

We checked

5378 reviews

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03 · Who runs it

Who runs Golden Hearts?

Company behind it

Golden Hearts says

Golden Hearts Games Inc.

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What the source says

Golden Hearts Games Inc., P.O. Box 747, Framingham, MA 01701 ("Golden Hearts" or "Sponsor") is the Sponsor/Promoter

Casino group

Golden Hearts says

independent (none named)

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Sister casinos

Golden Hearts says

none named

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Operating status

Golden Hearts says

operating as a sweepstakes casino (Gold Coins + Sweeps Coins); charity-donation model ended 2024-07-31

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What the source says

Effective July 31, 2024, Golden Hearts Games suspended the charity program.

04 · Is it legit

Is Golden Hearts 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

Golden Hearts says

Massachusetts-based (Boston / Framingham); governing law Delaware

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What the source says

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Golden Hearts Games Inc. operates a free social casino website

Launch year

Golden Hearts says

2020

August 2020

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What the source says

Live since August of 2020

Licenses or certifications it claims

Golden Hearts says

none claimed; KYC by Jumio; gift cards by Prizeout

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What the source says

This secure identity verification process will be provided by Jumio, a third-party service provider.

Terms last updated

Golden Hearts says

Terms: 2026-03-05; Official Sweepstakes Rules: 2026-07-31

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What the source says

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Trustpilot score

We checked

4.3 out of 5

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Trustpilot reviews

We checked

5378 reviews

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BBB rating

Not yet known

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Lawsuits and regulator actions

1. Public record

   Illinois Gaming Board cease-and-desist letter to Golden Hearts Games (P.O. Box 747, Framingham, MA) alleging an illegal online casino; demands blocking Illinois residents or stopping prizes

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

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2. Public record

   Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency letter to Golden Hearts Games, Inc. saying it offers online gaming in Maryland without legal authority

   Maryland; letter dated 2024-05-07; status: posted on regulator site; Maryland is not in Golden Hearts' restricted list

   Checked Sep 2026 | Court or regulator record

3. Public record

   Michigan Attorney General: Golden Hearts signed an Assurance of Discontinuance and stopped offering games in Michigan

   Michigan; filed Ingham County Circuit Court 2023-09-01; AG press release 2023-09-12; status: closed, Michigan remains fully restricted

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4. Public record

   Tennessee Attorney General cease-and-desist letter; Golden Hearts Games 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

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5. Public record

   New York Attorney General named Golden Hearts Games 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

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6. Public record

   Federal civil case Worth v. Golden Hearts Games, Inc., No. 4:26-cv-00487

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

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7. Public record

   Federal civil case MacKenzie v. Golden Hearts Games, Inc., No. 1:26-cv-10442

   D. Mass.; filed 2026-01-28; status: open (no termination date on CourtListener)

   Checked Sep 2026 | Court or regulator record

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

Does Golden Hearts pay real money?

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

Minimum redemption, cash

Golden Hearts says

100 SC

ACH direct deposit; redeemable SC

Checked Sep 2026 | Casino terms

What the source says

to be paid via ACH direct deposit to a U.S. bank account, an account holder must have at least 100 Redeemable Sweeps Coins, which have a redemption value of $100.00.

Stated processing time

Golden Hearts says

Prizeout gift card 1 to 2 business days; ACH direct deposit 2 to 3 business days

estimates only

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What the source says

| Prizeout | 1 to 2 Business Days | | ACH Direct Deposit | 2 to 3 Business Days |

Redemption methods

Golden Hearts says

Prizeout digital gift card; ACH bank direct deposit

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What the source says

the payout method (e.g. - Prizeout redemption; or ACH [bank transfer])

When ID checks happen

Golden Hearts says

before the very first prize redemption request

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What the source says

we require that each community member verify their identity prior to submitting their very first prize payout redemption request.

Golden Hearts redemption: minimums, methods, limits and ID checks

06 · Where you can play

Where can you play Golden Hearts?

States not accepted

Golden Hearts says

All play: Michigan, Washington

wording: "Restricted Territories"

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What the source says

It is prohibited to access the Games or Service from the states of Michigan or Washington, or any jurisdiction outside the United States

Gold Coin play only

Golden Hearts says

California, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Tennessee

Official Sweepstakes Rules last updated 2026-07-31

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What the source says

are prohibited from participating in the Sweepstakes but are allowed to create accounts and play with Gold Coins.

Minimum age

Golden Hearts says

18 (19 in Alabama and Nebraska; 21 in Mississippi and Puerto Rico)

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What the source says

who are 18 years of age or older (for Alabama and Nebraska, a person must be 19 years of age or older; for Mississippi and Puerto Rico, a person must be 21 years of age or older)

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

Golden Hearts states: the full list, state by state

07 · Free coins

Free coins and offers

Welcome offer, no purchase

Golden Hearts says

250,000 Gold Coins + 2.50 Sweeps Coins

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What the source says

NEW PLAYER BONUS! 250,000 Gold Coins & 2.50 Sweeps Coins

First purchase offer

Not yet known

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Daily login bonus

Golden Hearts says

7-day streak: 10,000 GC + 0.20 SC on day 1 rising to 50,000 GC + 1.00 SC on day 7 (total 135,000 GC + 2.70 SC per week)

resets 12:00am ET; streak resets if a day is missed

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What the source says

you will earn a total of 135,000 Gold Coins and 2.70 Sweeps Coins during that 7-day period.

Free entry by mail

Golden Hearts says

yes: 500,000 GC + 6.00 unplayed SC per request; needs 14-digit Postal Request Code; 1 per day, 5 per month; 3x5 card to Golden Hearts Games Inc., Attn: AMOE Submission, PO Box 9500, Manchester, NH 03108

codes emailed within 10 business days; rules in Official Sweepstakes Rules

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What the source says

a unique Redemption Code (“Redemption Code”) that you can redeem for 500,000 Gold Coins and 6.00 Unplayed Sweeps Coins.

08 · App and support

App and support

iPhone and iPad app

We checked

no official app found

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Android app

We checked

no official app found

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Support channels

Golden Hearts says

help-centre ticket (Zendesk); no phone or live chat mentioned

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What the source says

Please submit a help request ticket through our Help Center.

Support hours

Golden Hearts says

not stated for support; payouts processed Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm ET (rules) / 8am-6pm ET (help centre)

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What the source says

payouts are processed daily, Monday - Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm ET.

What players say about Golden Hearts

Not yet known

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