Social bingo vs sweepstakes: Pulsz and Chumba now differ
Pulsz Bingo and Chumba should no longer be described as the same two-currency product. Pulsz’s September 2026 terms describe social Gold Coin games without ordinary cash or prize winnings. Chumba’s September 2026 rules retain promotional Sweeps Coins that can qualify for prizes. This page keeps the existing guide URL while correcting that distinction.
Current product comparison
Section titled “Current product comparison”| Question | Pulsz Bingo | Chumba Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary currency | Social Gold Coins without cash value. | Non-redeemable Gold Coins for Standard Play. |
| Promotional prizes | Separate giveaways can have separate rules. | Sweeps Coins support conditional Promotional Play. |
| Cash redemption | No ordinary-game redemption under current terms. | At least 100 eligible SC ($100), plus play and verification conditions. |
| Free-entry evidence | Read each separate promotion’s rules. | Current rules describe an online Entry Request, not the old postal flow. |
| Bingo evidence | Current bingo-focused social product. | Bingo category published; exact current game rules were not verified. |
Sources reviewed October 21, 2026: Pulsz terms v3.2, Chumba Sweeps Rules v26.1, and Chumba terms v27.1.
What promotional coins do
Section titled “What promotional coins do”A social coin purchase buys entertainment access under the operator’s conditions. It does not automatically create withdrawable cash. A sweepstakes promotion may grant entries through specified free routes or as a bonus with an eligible social-coin purchase. The rules determine who can participate, which play qualifies, and whether any resulting balance can be redeemed.
For Chumba, current rules normally require one playthrough but permit a requirement up to 20 times. Sweeps Coins expire after 60 days without login. Treat these as Chumba’s current conditions, not a universal rule for every sweepstakes product.
The free route must be read in the current rules
Section titled “The free route must be read in the current rules”Chumba’s current online process includes an account request, a handwritten card photographed through the flow, and security or identity checks. Follow the instructions personally; automation is prohibited. An old mailing address or a social post is not an adequate substitute for the current rule document.
A separate Pulsz giveaway does not turn all of its social coins into promotional currency. Review that promotion’s eligibility and prize conditions independently.
Geography and timing still matter
Section titled “Geography and timing still matter”Chumba distinguishes states with no access from states with Gold Coin only play. Pulsz has its own current exclusions. A website opening is not evidence that promotional play is allowed where you are.
Prize review, identity checks, and payment delivery are separate stages. Chumba’s terms allow up to ten business days for cash payment, with verification and larger-payment exceptions. We did not test redemption. See the withdrawal guide and legal-model guide for the broader distinctions.