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WIN Your Spot at a Sweepstakes Masterclass!

Carolyn — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:31 +0000

Every month, I give away 25 spots to a sweepstakes masterclass so contesters can overcome their giveaway hurdles and master the art of winning! In the past, I have taught others how to: organize their sweepstakes, enter on Facebook, tag friends on Instagram, create TikToks set up RoboForm, source local giveaways. The next winning class [...]

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Expect to Win

Carolyn — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

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 chapter called Being Lucky in Prizes, Prizes, Everywhere! and teach Helene Hadsell's winning SPEC Method. 🎯 Expect to Win I’ll tell you something… [...]

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Hidden Sweepstakes (And How to Find Them)

Carolyn — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:17 +0000

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 don't promote: that they can't post everything. There are hundreds of sweepstakes happening at any given moment that never show [...]

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Winning Prizes & Paying Taxes

Carolyn — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:59 +0000

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, in Canada, there isn't the level of prizing or the sheer number of giveaways available to Americans. I have always [...]

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Spring into Winning Sweepstakes

Carolyn — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:21 +0000

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 ODDS This isn’t rocket science. The fewer people that enter, the greater your odds of winning. Enter in concentric circles. [...]

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Fake Contests Are on the Rise

Carolyn — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:11 +0000

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 roof. When people are stretched thin, they're more likely to take a chance on something that promises a little relief. [...]

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Spring Clean Your Sweepstakes

Carolyn — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:18 +0000

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 EMAIL Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to unsubscribe from all those newsletters. Many sweepstakes give you [...]

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WIN Your Spot at a Sweepstakes Masterclass!

Carolyn — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:19 +0000

Every month, I give away 25 spots to a sweepstakes masterclass so contesters can overcome their giveaway hurdles and master the art of winning! In the past, I have taught others how to: organize their sweepstakes, enter on Facebook, find X/Twitter contests, tag friends on Instagram, create TikToks set up RoboForm, source local giveaways. The [...]

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Listen & Learn to Win Prizes

Carolyn — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:20 +0000

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 downloaded all my interviews. Thankfully, I did keep a few key ones. You can listen to them on my YouTube [...]

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How to Read the Rules So You Actually Know Your Odds

Carolyn — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:47 +0000

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 invest your time and energy into a contest. I am going to walk you through exactly what to look for, [...]

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