In an update detected on July 22, 2026, Whatnot added official rules for the Whatnot National 2026 Sweepstakes, a promotional drawing scheduled for August 1, 2026, with multiple separate prize drawings conducted during a single livestream event. Participants enter through the Whatnot App's in-app giveaway feature during the livestream with no purchase required. The sweepstakes includes a primary drawing for a 1987 Porsche 911 (with a cash alternative of $80,000) and establishes detailed eligibility, entry, and prize claim procedures, including that winners are responsible for taxes, vehicle transportation, insurance, and maintenance.
The updated terms introduce official rules for a promotional sweepstakes conducted on August 1, 2026, during a Whatnot livestream. Entry is free and open to US residents 18 years or older through the Whatnot App's in-app giveaway feature; no purchase is required and multiple entries are prohibited. The grand prize drawing offers winners a choice between a 1987 Porsche 911 or $80,000 in cash, with winners responsible for all taxes, insurance, vehicle transportation, maintenance, and registration costs associated with the automobile prize.
→ During the August 1, 2026 livestream, access the Whatnot App and use the in-app giveaway feature to enter each separate drawing once per drawing.
Sweepstakes open to US residents 18+ in 48 contiguous states and DC; void in Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories.
Winner of Porsche 911 responsible for taxes, insurance, transportation, maintenance, and registration; vehicle accepted as-is without warranty.
Free entry via Whatnot App in-app giveaway feature during August 1 livestream; one entry per person per drawing; no purchase required.
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This change introduces formal sweepstakes rules for a August 1, 2026 promotional event. The rules establish standard sweepstakes governance including eligibility restrictions, entry procedures, prize terms, and winner selection processes. No changes to platform terms …
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