Online Sweepstakes Terminology
Emma Madison
Online sweepstakes have become a huge trend all around the
world. Not only do sweepstakes offer excitement and fun, but
great chances to win big prizes. But, as with any other hobby
or passion, entrants should be able to talk the talk to be
truly part of the online sweepstakes experience.
There are some must-know terms entrants should be familiar with
when entering online sweepstakes. Important terms relating to
entries are: 1/H which means one entry per household and 1/H/D
is one entry per household per day, 1/H/W means one entry per
household per week, 1/H/M means one entry per month and 1/H/Q
means one entry per quarter or every three months. 1/P is short
for one entry per person. And, as explained above, /D, /W, /M
and /Q can be added as time constraints. Another time related
sweepstakes term is bi-weekly, which means entrants can enter
once every two weeks.
Addy or addie refers to the entrant’s address. Four common used
terms are NAZ, NAZDT, NAZH and NAZT. N means the entrant’s name
and surname, A means the entrant’s address and Z stands for the
entrant’s zip code. The additional DT is short for day
telephone, H means home telephone and T means telephone number.
With regards to the contest or online sweepstakes itself, the
following terms might be helpful. SD means start date, the
official start date of the sweepstakes of contest. Online entry
means the method of entering using the internet. WL stands for
the winners list and DD for the drawing date, which is the last
date of acceptance of entries for online sweepstakes. E/F/A
means employees, families and agencies, referring to the
eligibility of entrants.
Other commonly used terms in online sweepstakes are WSL and
DOB. WSL means while stocks last and DOB is short for date of
birth. Another popular term is J/A which stands for judging
agency. Most big competitions use judging agencies to regulate
their sweepstakes. P/C means prices must be claimed by the
given date. If winners do not claim their prizes in a certain
period of time, they forfeit their prizes.
When entering online sweepstakes regularly, entrants will soon
become familiar with all the terminology regarding sweepstakes.
There are many glossaries and websites available where
prospective entrants can read more about online sweepstakes and
the related terms. It is always a good idea for entrants to
ensure they are familiar with the rules and regulations, the
terminology and all the other details of contests or online
sweepstakes before they enter.
When entrants are familiar with the online sweepstakes
terminology, they can enter as many sweepstakes as they can –
and of course stand a big chance to win great prizes!
About The Author: Emma Madison has been an online bingo fanatic
for over 7 years. Though she has played other forms of online
gambling, Emma has always stated that bingo is her true
passion. Her internet bingo related publications are filled
with interesting and useful online bingo tips. Her many
articles she has written can be found at:
http://www.online-bingo.net
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