Willkommen Sweepstakes, a sweepstakes hall, opened its doors in New Braunfels Dec. 26.

The details

Owned by Sarah West, the business offers gaming systems that simulates casino games like slots and keno.

Games are played through accounts managed by staff, and 10%-20% of proceeds are donated to local charities, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, West said.

How it works



Unlike traditional gambling, the sweepstakes hall operates under a legal framework, West said. Customers open accounts and add funds, which the business manages. Winnings are paid out in cash prizes.

  • Opened Dec. 26
  • 235 Landa St., New Braunfels
  • No website or phone number available at this time