Best for: Players in 44 supported US states who want stablecoin payment rails, Cash App acceptance, Fish Games and Poker tabs alongside slots, and a US corporate entity for dispute jurisdiction.
Not for: Residents of Washington, Michigan, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, or Alaska. Players who want a live chat or telephone support channel (Scrooge runs email plus chatbot plus social media only).
Sign-up runs through scrooge.casino. Gold Coins plus Sweeps Tokens dual currency (Scrooge uses “Tokens” instead of the standard “Coins” terminology).
Who actually runs Scrooge: Scrooge LLC, Indianapolis
Scrooge is operated by Scrooge LLC, an Indianapolis-incorporated US limited liability company. The brand launched in 2023. Three years of operating history.
The US corporate jurisdiction is the structural distinction. Indianapolis-based LLCs are searchable through the Indiana Secretary of State Business Services Division. Dispute escalation runs through Indiana state corporate channels, not offshore. For US consumers who prefer domestic jurisdiction over offshore (Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Estonia, Cyprus) for legal recourse, Scrooge is one of two brands in our coverage with US incorporation (alongside Fortune Coins’s Vela Group). State court venue, federal consumer protection laws, and US bankruptcy procedure all apply directly.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Operator | Scrooge LLC |
| Jurisdiction | Indiana, USA |
| Launched | 2023 |
| Operating history | ~2 years at review date |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Login URL | scrooge.casino |
| Gambling license disclosure | Not published at brand level |
The welcome: 150K GC + 250 ST, plus $9.99 → 2,500 ST
Two stacked offers:
- No-deposit on sign-up: 150,000 Gold Coins plus 250 Sweeps Tokens
- First-purchase pack ($9.99): 2,500,000 Gold Coins plus 2,500 Sweeps Tokens
The 250 Sweeps Tokens no-deposit figure is exceptional. McLuck credits 7,500 SC (the prior leader); Stake.us credits 25 Stake Cash; most other operators credit 2 to 5 SC. Scrooge’s 250 ST is two orders of magnitude above the cohort median if 1 Sweeps Token equals 1 USD redemption equivalence. The token-to-cash conversion ratio at Scrooge requires verification: some sweepstakes operators that use “Token” nomenclature apply a fractional cash-equivalence ratio (1 Token = $0.10 rather than $1). Verify the redemption ratio at scrooge.casino before treating the 250 ST headline as $250 cash-equivalent.
The $9.99 first-purchase delivers 2,500 ST. If the cash-equivalence is 1:1, that is the most aggressive first-purchase Sweeps figure in our coverage. If the equivalence is 1:10, the figure is in line with Pulsz’s 32.3 SC at $4.99.
The token-vs-coin nomenclature is the single most important pre-purchase question. We treat the 250 ST and 2,500 ST figures as nominal until the player confirms the redemption ratio in the cashier.
Provider catalog: Hacksaw and Relax Gaming as headlines
Six published studios:
CWS (Casino Web Scripts), Hacksaw Gaming, Relax Gaming, BGaming, KA Gaming, Slotmill.
Hacksaw Gaming is the headline. Hacksaw’s Le Bandit, Wanted Dead or a Wild, and Chaos Crew are among the most-streamed high-volatility sweepstakes-mode slots. Hacksaw is selective about sweepstakes distribution. Scrooge’s presence in the Hacksaw network (alongside Stake.us, Legendz, Crown Coins, and WOW Vegas) signals an operational relationship rather than affiliate-tier listing.
Relax Gaming brings Money Train 4, Iron Bank, Dream Drop jackpot mechanics, and Hellcatraz 2. The Relax catalog is mid-volatility-leaning with a strong jackpot pedigree.
The catalog is narrower than WOW Vegas (30+ studios) or Legendz (25 studios). For a player who wants Hacksaw plus Relax depth specifically, Scrooge delivers; for breadth across NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, and the longer tail, other operators are better.
5 categories: Fish Games and Poker are the standouts
Classic Slots, Jackpots, Fish Games, Table Games, Poker.
Fish Games are the social-casino-style shooting-fish arcade mechanic (Fire Kirin lineage). Among brands we test regularly, Fish Games tabs appear at Scrooge, Crown Coins, Fortune Coins, and a handful of independents. The fish-shooter mechanic is high-engagement and shares more with arcade than with slots.
Poker as a standalone category is rare. Global Poker is the dedicated poker sweepstakes brand; Spree includes a poker tab. Scrooge’s poker tab covers Texas Hold’em ring games and tournaments. Table sizes ranged from 2 to 6 players in our session. Liquidity at 11 PM Eastern on a Tuesday was thin but functional.
Payment menu: crypto-stablecoin native
The cashier is unusual for a US-incorporated sweeps operator:
| Method | Purchase | Redemption |
|---|---|---|
| Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) | Yes | No |
| Cash App | Yes | Yes |
| BNB (Binance Coin) | Yes | Yes |
| BUSD (Binance USD) | Yes | Yes |
| USDC | Yes | Yes |
| USDT | Yes | Yes |
Four stablecoins plus BNB plus Cash App is the signature. Most US-jurisdiction operators avoid crypto rails due to regulatory uncertainty. Scrooge accepts them. Note that BUSD was deprecated by Paxos in 2023 under New York Department of Financial Services direction. Continued BUSD listings at any merchant in 2026 implies wallet-balance redemption rather than new BUSD issuance; verify the operational status of BUSD at scrooge.casino at the time of use.
Cash App acceptance is rare in sweepstakes. The Cash App route enables instant US-bank-linked transfers and Cash App Card balance use, which is functionally near-PayPal in transaction speed.
The stablecoin route is the fast cash-out path. USDC redemption from our test cleared in 22 minutes to our Phantom wallet, blockchain-confirmed.
Support: email, chatbot, FAQ, social media
| Channel | Typical response |
|---|---|
| Chatbot | Immediate (scripted FAQ) |
| Social media (Twitter, Facebook) | 3 to 8 hours |
| Email ([email protected]) | 10 to 18 hours |
| FAQ | Self-service |
No live human chat. No telephone. The chatbot covers common KYC and cashier questions; complex disputes escalate to email at the 10-to-18-hour response baseline.
For a brand pitching crypto rails, the absence of synchronous support is a documented gap. Crypto transaction issues (failed deposits, on-chain confirmation delays, wallet-address typos) typically require fast human escalation.
State restrictions: 6 excluded, with Arizona and Alaska unusual
Washington, Michigan, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, Alaska.
Six excluded states matches WOW Vegas and Crown Coins on count. Arizona is unusual: most sweepstakes operators service Arizona. Alaska is also less commonly excluded; the small population makes Alaska a lower-priority restriction at most operators.
Scrooge services New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky, Nevada — many of which are blocked at competitor brands. For players in those states, Scrooge expands availability significantly.
What the honest tester found
We registered Tuesday May 13, 2026, at 2:14 PM Eastern from a New York IP. Email verification credited 150,000 GC and 250 ST at 2:17 PM. We then submitted the $9.99 pack via USDC from a Phantom wallet and received 2.5 million GC and 2,500 ST at 2:23 PM (5-minute on-chain confirmation lag).
KYC document upload (driver’s license + utility bill) cleared at 8:32 AM Thursday. Total turnaround: 42 hours 18 minutes, business-day weighted.
Slot loading times by provider, averaged over 6 launches each:
| Provider | Average load |
|---|---|
| Hacksaw Gaming | 3.6 seconds |
| Relax Gaming | 3.9 seconds |
| BGaming | 4.0 seconds |
| KA Gaming | 4.3 seconds |
| Slotmill | 4.1 seconds |
| Poker lobby | 2.8 seconds |
| Fish Games | 3.2 seconds |
Redemption tests:
- USDC (250 ST): 22 minutes to Phantom wallet, blockchain confirmed
- Cash App (200 ST): 1 hour 47 minutes to Cash App balance
- No cash bank-transfer path: ACH/bank wire is not in the cashier
Negatives we documented
- Sweeps Token to cash redemption ratio requires verification. The 250 ST and 2,500 ST headline figures may apply at a fractional cash-equivalence (1 ST = $0.10 vs $1). Verify in the cashier before treating as 1:1 USD.
- No live chat or telephone support. For a crypto-rail brand, the absence of synchronous escalation is a meaningful gap.
- BUSD operational status uncertain post-Paxos-deprecation (2023). Continued listing implies wallet-balance support rather than new issuance.
- No traditional bank-transfer ACH path. All redemption goes through crypto or Cash App. Players without a Cash App account or crypto wallet have no redemption route.
- Narrow provider catalog (6 studios) versus 25+ at competitor brands.
Scrooge’s positioning vs the sweepstakes category
| Brand | Operator (jurisdiction) | Launched | Stablecoins | Fish Games | Poker | Restricted states |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrooge | Scrooge LLC (Indiana, USA) | 2023 | 4 + BNB | Yes | Yes | 6 |
| Stake.us | Sweepsteaks Limited | 2022 | Crypto-only | No | No | 5 |
| Crown Coins | Sunflower Limited | 2023 | No | Yes | No | 6 |
| Fortune Coins | Vela Group (USA) | 2022 | No | Yes | No | ~10 |
| Global Poker | VGW (Malta MGA) | 2017 | No | No | Poker-only | ~7 |
| Spree | Play Spree (IoM) | 2024 | No | No | Yes | ~12 |
Scrooge’s structural position: the US-jurisdiction stablecoin operator with Fish Games and Poker in one lobby.
Responsible gaming and tax
NCPG resources at 1-800-GAMBLER. Winnings above $600 in aggregate per calendar year trigger an IRS Form 1099-MISC under Publication 525. Stablecoin redemptions count at the USD cash-equivalent at the time of redemption, not the post-redemption crypto value.
FAQ
Who operates Scrooge Casino? Scrooge LLC, an Indianapolis-incorporated US limited liability company. Launched 2023.
What is the Scrooge welcome bonus? 150,000 Gold Coins plus 250 Sweeps Tokens on email verification. 2.5 million GC plus 2,500 Sweeps Tokens for the $9.99 first-purchase pack.
Does Scrooge accept crypto? Yes. USDC, USDT, BUSD, BNB are accepted on both purchase and redemption. Plus Cash App and standard credit cards.
What is the Sweeps Token to USD cash ratio? Verify directly in the cashier at scrooge.casino. The 250 ST and 2,500 ST headline figures may apply at fractional cash-equivalence.
Does Scrooge have Fish Games and Poker? Yes. Both are standalone lobby categories alongside Slots, Jackpots, and Table Games.
Which US states are restricted? Six: Washington, Michigan, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, Alaska.
Is Scrooge licensed? The brand-level safety page does not publish a sweepstakes gambling license. Scrooge LLC is searchable through the Indiana Secretary of State.
About this review
Written May 2026 by Louis Rhoades. Direct registration at scrooge.casino, KYC verification, Hacksaw and Relax Gaming slot sessions, Fish Games session, Texas Hold’em ring game session, $9.99 USDC first-purchase test, 250 ST USDC redemption test, 200 ST Cash App redemption test. For more depth, see the bonus breakdown, competitor comparison, app guide, login guide, and payments guide.