Rebet is a real app, run under terms with Rebet Sweeps LLC, and it describes itself as a social sportsbook for play-for-fun sports predictions that doesn't offer real money gambling. The catch is the sweepstakes layer: you must be 18 or older, certain states are excluded and prizes can require ID checks first.
Rebet shows up in app stores and social feeds with sports picks, coins and prizes, which makes people understandably cautious. I've read Rebet's own site, its terms and its sweepstakes rules, plus a news report on its launch, so here's what they say without hype.
What Rebet is and who is behind it
Rebet describes itself as a social sportsbook app for play-for-fun sports predictions, and says it doesn't offer real money gambling. Its terms are between you and Rebet Sweeps LLC. A sports video news article reported Rebet as a free-to-play social sportsbook founded by current Dartmouth College students, with CEO Carson Hubbard, announced in 2024 and available on the App Store in 47 US states at launch.
The same report says it has social feeds, peer-to-peer contests and a button that lets you copy another user's pick, plus data for more than 60 professional and college sports leagues. So it's a named company with a launch record, not an anonymous app.
How Rebet Coins and Rebet Cash work
Rebet's site explains two currencies. Rebet Coins are the app's fun currency: you can claim them daily and play games, but they can't be redeemed for prizes or cash or transferred outside the app. Rebet Cash is free to claim and is used in promotional sweepstakes games, and winnings can be redeemed for prizes after a minimum redemption level and verification.
The site also says users can bet directly against each other, which it calls peer-to-peer. The terms add that virtual coins carry no cash value, that purchases are final with no refunds, and that coins expire if an account is dormant, meaning no gameplay for 60 consecutive days.
Can you play Rebet where you live?
Rebet's sweepstakes rules say participants must be 18 or older and legal US residents. The terms say you must be over 18 years of age or the minimum legal age of majority, whichever is higher, and may not access the games from outside the United States.
The sweepstakes rules list these excluded states: Arizona, Connecticut, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Tennessee. Rebet's homepage lists a shorter set of excluded states and notes that availability can change, so check the current terms and rules for your own location before you download.
| What I checked | What Rebet's pages say |
|---|---|
| Who runs it? | Rebet Sweeps LLC, per its terms |
| Real money gambling? | Rebet says it doesn't offer it |
| Minimum age? | 18 or older, or the age of majority if higher |
| Coin refunds? | Purchases are final with no refunds |
| Prize checks? | Verification may be required before a prize is paid |
Prizes, ID checks and the free entry route
The sweepstakes rules describe a free mail-in entry method using a handwritten index card, so a purchase isn't the only way to get Rebet Cash. They also say participants may be required to complete a Know-Your-Customer process before a prize is paid, which can include government photo ID, a facial scan, proof of address and SSN validation.
That's common for prize programmes, but it means you should be comfortable sharing ID with the operator before you spend anything. The terms also say Rebet may limit your ability to withdraw funds, so read that clause before you play.
The real risks of playing Rebet
The app calls itself entertainment, and its terms say the service is intended for entertainment purposes only. Even so, buying coins costs money, and sports picks can be addictive when the app is fun and social.
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- Purchases are final, so decide your limit before you open the store.
- Treat coin purchases as spending on entertainment, not an income source.
- Don't chase losses or make picks to win back what you spent.
- Rebet's odds vary by game and, per its rules, can be changed at any time.
Rebet's terms don't include a responsible-play section in the text I read, so set your own limit and step away if it stops being fun. If sports odds are new to you, my guide to reading betting odds explains what the numbers mean.
Fake Rebet apps and scams
Any app with prizes attracts imitators. Download Rebet only from its official site or an official app store, and be suspicious of anyone who contacts you offering sure-thing picks or asking you to pay outside the app.
- Never send money, gift cards or crypto to someone claiming to be Rebet support.
- Don't share your login, ID photos or verification codes with anyone who messages you first.
- Be cautious of social accounts promising sure winners.
- Use the support options inside the official app or site.
If you're comparing sports-style apps, my explainers on how Fliff pays out and PrizePicks show how different models change the rules.
My verdict on Rebet
This is a legitimate, named app, and its own pages are open about its coins and sweepstakes setup. It isn't a way to make money, and the age rules, state exclusions and ID checks matter. Read the terms, check your state and spend only what you'd happily spend on a night out.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rebet real money gambling?
Rebet says it's a social sportsbook for play-for-fun predictions and doesn't offer real money gambling. Its sweepstakes layer uses Rebet Cash, which can be redeemed for prizes after verification.
What is the difference between Rebet Coins and Rebet Cash?
Rebet says Coins are a fun currency that can't be redeemed for prizes or cash, while Rebet Cash is used in promotional sweepstakes games and winnings can be redeemed for prizes after a minimum redemption level and verification.
How old do you have to be to use Rebet?
Rebet's sweepstakes rules say participants must be 18 or older, and its terms say over 18 or the minimum legal age of majority, whichever is higher.
Which states can't use Rebet?
Its sweepstakes rules list Arizona, Connecticut, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Tennessee. Check the current rules because availability can change.
Does Rebet give refunds on coins?
Its terms say purchases are final with no refunds, and that virtual coins carry no cash value.
