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Scope begins only after a documented decline, rejection, termination, closure, or freeze from a PSP, EMI, or bank.

Independent Advisory

Sweepstakes / Social Casino Payment Declined

Your sweepstakes casino or social gaming platform got declined. This model lives in a grey area, and grey areas scare banks.

Grey

Processing Area

Complex legal status

0.3%

One-time Fee

Of monthly volume (capped)

24-72h

Assessment

Initial viability check

The Sweepstakes Payment Challenge

Model Scrutiny

Processors struggle to distinguish legal sweepstakes from unlicensed gambling.

State-by-State Variance

Inconsistent state rules create a compliance minefield.

Virtual Currency

Dual-currency models (Gold vs Sweeps) confuse standard underwriters.

Redemption Patterns

Cash-out flows look like gambling withdrawals to automated systems.

Clearpath Advisor for Sweepstakes

Stage 01

Investigation

0.3% of volume

We analyze your model and geographic footprint to assess banking viability.

Viability Assessment

Stage 02

Decision Framework

3.0% of volume

Complete framework covering model positioning, geographic restrictions, and recovery steps.

Recovery Framework

Common Scenarios

Model Positioning

How you explain your business

ISO / Broker

Messaging

Gambling Terminology

Clearpath

Messaging

Compliant Nomenclature

ISO / Broker

Legal Stance

Ambiguous

Clearpath

Legal Stance

Opinion-Backed

What We Deliver

Model viability assessment

Geographic risk mapping

Recovery roadmap

Independent determination (no broker fees)

Related Industries

Analyze your sweepstakes decline

Investigation assesses viable payment paths.

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