Rhianna first encountered the world of online casinos while studying in Malta, during a year abroad in 2022. Fast forward half a decade and she has written millions of words for many top publications in the space, becoming an expert on all things iGaming.
Rhianna’s work is wide ranging, spanning both sports betting and online casino gambling in various jurisdictions, but her expertise in sweepstakes gaming in North America is her strongest asset. She cut her teeth right when the sweepstakes boom was taking off, and has enjoyed a front row seat to every development in the industry.
About Rhianna Padman
She is a sponge for information and always curious about the latest developments and innovations from new casinos, from the latest slots being released to how new digital payment methods can make life easier for players.
Away from her work, Rhianna is a keen traveller. She splits her time between Indonesia and her home in the UK, with plenty of pit stops in North America and other continents along the way.
Professional journey
Time2play - Content Writer
2025 - Present
CasinoTopsOnline - Content Writer
2025 - Present
Snap Call Media - Senior Editor and Copywriter
2024 - Present
WSN - Senior Content Writer
2024 - Present
Education
University of Exeter - Classics (B.A.)
2018 - 2022
University of Malta - Classics and Psychology
2021 - 2021
Recent pieces
Polymarket is a prediction market where users can trade on the outcomes of real-world events. Instead of placing a bet with a bookmaker, you buy and sell shares called event contracts tied to specific outcomes, like the winner of an NFL game or the temperature in New York City tomorrow.
Global Poker’s headline promotion right now is the Bad Beat Jackpot. Instead of rewarding players only when they win big hands, this promotion is all about brutal losses. If you go all-in before the river with 70% or more equity and your hand doesn’t hold, you qualify for the monthly leaderboard.
Wandando keeps things very simple, and that’s both its strength and a limitation. After spending some time on the site, it feels like a platform that does the basics very well but doesn’t really go beyond that.
GameDayZone is a fairly solid sweepstakes casino with some great games and features, though it still feels like it’s finding its feet.
I was mostly impressed with Playtana, although there are definitely a few areas that could be improved.
Gold Machine has only been around for a short period of time, and while I could tell it’s still finding its footing, I still had a good time on the platform.
Coinz does most things well, although it just doesn’t have that one feature or area that sets it apart from top sweepstakes casinos. It’s consistent, reliable, and easy to use, just not that memorable. What I liked was the promos. The daily quests, hourly races, and weekly prize drops were among the site's more exciting features.
SweepsJungle has a few things going for it, but I also ran into some clear issues while using the platform. I really liked the Gems feature; it adds a unique aspect to the site in a space where sweepstakes casinos can feel very similar. The daily bonus and wheel are decent bonuses to keep your balance topped up, and there’s also a solid VIP program.
Spindoo is one of those sweepstakes casinos where certain things genuinely surprised me in a positive way, while others clearly show where the platform is developing. What stood out to me was how well-organized the gaming library is. Being able to explore by volatility, slot features, theme, and providers is something that you usually only see at much larger sites. It makes navigating the site feel much more intentional than your standard platform.
Big Shot Games left me with a largely positive impression. It’s a new sweeps site, but there are a few areas where it already holds its own against the top sweeps casinos. The promotions are the biggest highlight. Between the Daily TreatBox, Fortune Trail, Fortune Wheel, and the Bones system, there’s always something to claim or work toward.
Sheesh Casino is a pretty solid newcomer sweepstakes casino, but as of now, it doesn’t do a whole lot to stand out in a crowded market. While the games, bonuses, and general experience all tick the main boxes, I kept looking for a unique or out-of-the-ordinary feature, and it wasn’t there.
Sweet Sweeps shows a lot of promise. The design is bright, cheerful, and instantly recognizable; it’s one of the few sweepstakes casinos that actually feels unique. Although the sugary sweet aesthetic might not appeal to every player, I found it charming and very easy to use.
Gains has a lot of potential to be a top sweepstakes casino. It’s visually pleasing, runs smoothly, and is off to a great start in terms of games and banking. I really appreciated that both fiat and crypto are supported for payments and redemptions, especially because of the speed USDC offers for receiving a cash prize.
Top picks
Sheesh Casino is a pretty solid newcomer sweepstakes casino, but as of now, it doesn’t do a whole lot to stand out in a crowded market. While the games, bonuses, and general experience all tick the main boxes, I kept looking for a unique or out-of-the-ordinary feature, and it wasn’t there.
Gains has a lot of potential to be a top sweepstakes casino. It’s visually pleasing, runs smoothly, and is off to a great start in terms of games and banking. I really appreciated that both fiat and crypto are supported for payments and redemptions, especially because of the speed USDC offers for receiving a cash prize.
After analyzing the entire market, I narrowed down the list of top Hello Millions alternative sites to these five options.
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