Answers to common questions from businesses considering sweepstakes promotions and individuals who have received prize notifications.
A sweepstakes administrator handles every legal, logistical, and operational aspect of running a promotion. This includes drafting official rules, filing state registrations, managing entries, conducting random drawings, verifying winners, processing tax documentation, and coordinating prize fulfillment. Our role is to ensure your promotion is fully compliant with federal and state law while delivering a seamless experience for your participants and winners.
Federal and state laws governing sweepstakes are complex and vary significantly by jurisdiction. Running a promotion without proper legal compliance can expose your company to regulatory fines, consumer lawsuits, and brand damage. A third-party administrator like AMPG ensures your promotion meets every legal requirement, provides an independent and auditable winner selection process, and protects your brand from liability.
We administer sweepstakes, instant-win games, contests, direct mail promotions, social media giveaways, and digital promotions of all sizes. Our clients include national retailers, automotive dealerships, financial institutions, consumer brands, travel companies, nonprofits, and marketing agencies. We handle promotions ranging from $10,000 local giveaways to $1,000,000+ national sweepstakes.
Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the promotion — including the number of states, prize value, entry volume, and services required. We provide detailed proposals after an initial consultation so you know exactly what to expect. There are no hidden fees. Contact us for a free consultation and quote.
Yes. Several states — including New York, Florida, and Rhode Island — require advance registration and/or surety bonding for sweepstakes above certain prize thresholds. We handle all state filings, bonding requirements, and regulatory submissions on your behalf as part of our standard administration services.
Every promotion we administer is protected by a $2,000,000 Errors & Omissions insurance policy. This is one of the highest coverage levels in the industry and provides comprehensive protection for our clients, their participants, and their prize winners in the unlikely event of an administrative error.
A standard sweepstakes can be set up in 2–4 weeks, depending on complexity. Promotions requiring state registrations may need 4–6 weeks of lead time due to filing and approval timelines. We recommend contacting us as early as possible in your planning process so we can build a timeline that meets your launch date.
If your notification includes a prize code and directs you to verify it at americanmpg.com/verify, it is likely a legitimate promotion administered by American Publishing Group. You can verify your prize code instantly using our Prize Verification Center. If you have any doubts, call us directly at +1 (855) 375-0371 and our team will confirm whether your notification is genuine.
Visit our Prize Verification Center and enter your prize code exactly as it appears on your notification. The system will instantly confirm whether your code is valid and display your prize details, claim instructions, and next steps. You can also call our verification hotline at +1 (855) 375-0371 for assistance.
No. American Publishing Group will never ask you to pay a fee, purchase a product, or provide bank account information to claim a prize. If anyone contacts you claiming to be from AMPG and asks for payment, it is a scam. Please report it to us immediately at info@americanmpg.com.
Depending on the prize value, you may need to provide a completed winner affidavit, a liability and publicity release, a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID, and an IRS Form W-9 (for prizes valued at $600 or more). Our verification team will provide you with all required forms and walk you through the process step by step.
Most prizes are delivered within 4–8 weeks after all required documentation has been received and verified. Cash prizes are typically processed faster. Large prizes such as vehicles or travel packages may require additional coordination time. Your verification representative will provide a specific timeline for your prize.
Yes. Under federal law, prizes valued at $600 or more are considered taxable income and must be reported to the IRS. We will issue an IRS Form 1099-MISC for your prize and provide you with all necessary documentation. We recommend consulting a tax professional for guidance on your specific situation.