Looking for some tips on winning sweepstakes? Take a look at this article from ABCNews.com where the pros give some solid advice:

Follow the rules exactly. Don’t get disqualified for technical mistakes. Pay scrupulous attention to the rules. For example, if the contest requires an index card, don’t send a piece of paper. If you must use a number 10 envelope, don’t send a smaller one.

Send a thank you note. When you win a contest, write the sponsor and the administrator thank you notes to show your appreciation. You want them to feel that their marketing is working and to create MORE sweepstakes. And you want to be on their list for future contests and offers.

Enter skills contests. You want to enter contests that have less competition. Fewer people enter contests that require a skill like a recipe or an essay, so if you possess these talents, you will have better odds.

Here’s a handy video they put together also: