The main difference between regular online casinos and social casinos is how your account is funded. At a standard online casino, you make a real money deposit, and that cash is added to your account. At a sweepstakes casino, you purchase a bundle of gold coins (play money) and then receive sweepstakes coins as a bonus, which can be redeemed for cash prizes. Another difference is that regular online casinos typically have a more extensive selection of table games and live casino games, as social casinos tend to focus on slots.