Sweepstakes have become a good trend via the Internet in many countries. Sweepstakes can make you have a good time and give you the opportunity to win major prizes. There are terms that are just used for online games of sweepstakes. Players should learn to familiarize themselves with these words to be able to choose the game they want and understand it better. The following are the terms commonly used in playing an online game of sweepstakes:
1.1/H - This represents just one entry for one household for a day.
2.1/H/W - This represents a single entry for one household for one week
3.1/H/M - This on the other hand means a single entry for a month.
4.1/H/Q - This means a single entry for one quarter.
5.1/P - This is an abbreviation for an entry for one person.
6. The /D, /W, /M and /Q are added and stands for the time. Another term for a time constraint in online sweepstakes is called bi-weekly and this means that after joining you can join after a couple of weeks.
7. Addy or the term addie - is the common term for the address of the participant. Along with this term is the common letters NAZDT or NAZT. N stands for the name of the person joining which should be complete. A stands for the address and Z is for the zip code of the participant. DT is an abbreviation for day phone or telephone. Sometimes H is also added which stands for the home phone.
8.SD - This is stands for the starting date of the contest. This should be the official and exact date the contest began.
9. WL - This pertains to the list of the winners.
10. DD - This is the date of the draw and commonly this is also the deadline for submitting of entries for most online games for sweepstakes.
11.E/F/A - This stands for family, employee and agency. If you belong to any agency or work for the company typically you cannot enter the contest. If you have a family member working for the company holding the sweepstakes you are not allowed to join as well.
12.WSL - This is a term for a sweepstakes held online which tells the guests that the contest is good while the stocks last.
13.DOB - This is an abbreviation for the date of the birth of the participant.
14.JA - This pertains to the judging agent or agency. The contests held online use judges from other agencies to ensure regulations are followed.
15.P/C - This should tell the participant the date the prizes may be claimed otherwise it will be forfeited.
A good way to have a better chance in winning is to know all the rules and the terms of any contest you are interested to join before giving your entry. Knowing the terms will allow you to save time and allow you to join more contests in a shorter amount of time.