#12 in our sweepstakes ranking
Big Pirate Review
Big Pirate is the pirate-themed sister site of Dorados, run by Rafflefy in Cyprus with the same 14 excluded states. Its Rum loyalty currency has no cash value. Sweeps Coin redemptions start at 100 coins, with a $2,500 daily cap.
By Elena Volkov. Updated October 5, 2026.
Big Pirate key facts
- Operator
- Rafflefy Limited (Cyprus)
- Minimum age
- 21+ (or the age of majority if higher)
- Coins
- Gold Coins (play), Sweeps Coins (prizes)
- Cash prize minimum
- 100 Redeemable Sweeps Coins ($100)
- Gift card minimum
- Not published
- Playthrough
- 1x
States where Big Pirate is not available
The official terms exclude 14 states. Players in the other 36 states and the District of Columbia can sign up.
- California
- Connecticut
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- Tennessee
- Washington
Outside the United States, Big Pirate does not accept players. If you visit from another country, we show a reminder to abide by your local laws instead of the link.
How redemption works at Big Pirate
Gold Coins have no cash value and cannot be redeemed. Sweeps Coins are the prize currency. Prize coins must be played through once (1x) before they can be redeemed. A cash redemption needs at least 100 Redeemable Sweeps Coins ($100).
Redemptions are capped at $2,500 a day and $30,000 to $60,000 a month, depending on VIP level. Payouts are processed within 72 hours, faster at higher VIP tiers.
Expect an identity check before the first redemption. The operator confirms your name, address and age against the details on your account.
Free Sweeps Coins
You never have to buy coins. Big Pirate gives free Sweeps Coins through mail-in requests (one a day, at least 2 Sweeps Coins), Extra Sweeps Coins Spins from in-site claims and bonus coins with Gold Coin purchases.
How Big Pirate's state list compares
Big Pirate excludes 14 states. The median across the 15 sweepstakes casinos we rank is 16, and 3 sites exclude fewer.
Big Pirate is open in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia, where at least half of the other sites in our ranking are not.
It blocks Iowa, where most other sites in our ranking accept players. If you live there, look at the other reviews below instead.
Sister sites run by Rafflefy Limited
Rafflefy Limited also runs Dorados. They share the same excluded states, so if one is closed to you, the others are too.
- Dorados review: excludes 14 states
Big Pirate questions
Which states can't play at Big Pirate?
Big Pirate's official terms exclude California, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Washington. It does not accept players outside the United States.
What is the minimum redemption at Big Pirate?
The minimum is 100 Redeemable Sweeps Coins ($100) for a cash prize. Coins must be played through once (1x) before they can be redeemed.
Do I have to buy coins to play at Big Pirate?
No. Big Pirate gives free Sweeps Coins through mail-in requests (one a day, at least 2 Sweeps Coins), Extra Sweeps Coins Spins from in-site claims and bonus coins with Gold Coin purchases. A purchase is never required.
Sources
- Big Pirate Terms and Conditions, revised October 2025 (checked October 5, 2026)
- Big Pirate Sweepstakes Rules, revised February 2026 (checked October 5, 2026)
