RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

Here at YoyoCasino, Responsible Gambling is at the heart of our business. We are committed to prevent underaged gambling and as stated in our terms and conditions it is prohibited for anyone under the age of 18 to register an account. We strive to provide a safe and fun environment for entertainment, but we also acknowledge the risks attached to gambling. Gambling can be addictive. Gambling cannot be considered a way to make money as there is always a risk of losing.

This page is dedicated to provide you information about the risks of developing a gambling problem, how you can gamble responsibly and give information about where you can find additional help and support.

What is Gambling Addiction and how to recognise it

Gambling addiction is where you have little or no control over your urge to gamble, regardless whether you are aware of the harmful risks to yourself and others - similar to other forms of addiction. Before a person starts gambling they should make sure that they are doing so for the right reasons, to have fun and enjoy it as a form of entertainment.

This page is dedicated to provide you useful information about how you can reduce the risk of developing a gambling problem as well as offer you information and contact details to organisations where you can find support and advise - for free. Before reading more about how to gamble responsible, we want you to be aware of some of the signs that are associated with problem gambling and gambling addiction:

  • Gambling for more than you can afford to lose.
  • Feeling guilty about gambling or what happends when gambling.
  • Feeling the need to gamble with larger amounts of money in order to get the same feeling of excitement.
  • Returning another day in order to try to win back money lost.
  • Borrowing money or selling something in order to get money to gamble with.
  • Gambling is causing you health problems, including stress and/or anxiety.
  • People have critized your gambling or told you that you have a gambling problem, regardsless of whether you have thought it to be true or not.
  • Money spent on gambling wich should have been used for other expenses, leading to financial problems.

If you recognise yourself in any of the statements above, we recommend that you scroll further down where you can find useful links, such a Stodlinjen's website which offers not only more information, but also a self-assessment test which you can take in order to better understand whether your gambling habits are at risk of becoming problematic.

How to gamble responsibly

By gambling responsibly, you decrease the risk of developing a gambling problem or a compulsive gambling disorder and can continue to enjoy the games in a safe way. Gambling too much can result in serious negative consequences, such as financial and phsycological harm. By being aware of how much time and money you spend on gambling, you can help yourself to remain in control. In order to gamble responsibly, we recommend the following:

  • Gamble only as a pastime and for entertainment.
  • Only gamble with money you know you can afford to lose without it affecting your other personal expenses.
  • Setting a Deposit Limit and Login Limit equal to the time and money you can and want to spend on gambling.
  • Having only one or few online gambling accounts, in order to more easily keep track of your spendings.
  • Consider a regular revision of your account limits, in order to accommodate any changes in your available time and budget.
  • If you are feeling stressed, try taking a break. Step outside for some fresh air to clear your head and avoid losing track of your time and money.
  • If you feel that gambling is not fun or you finding yourself to have gone over your budget, take a break.
  • You should not gamble if you are under the influence of alchohol or other subtances.
  • Do not gamble if you are suffering from depression or other mental conditions.
  • Never borrow money to gamble with.

One of the best ways to reduce the risk of gambling for too much is to use the limits available via the site.

Account Limit options

By using our available limits you can make sure you stick to your gambling budget and avoid losing track of time, whilst still having fun. In order to view these tools, you simply need visit the Responsible Gambling page whilst logged in.

Deposit Limit

Before you playing on our site, you will have to set a deposit limit in your account. You can chose an amount which best suits you to deposit on a Daily, Weekly and Monthly basis.

Login Limit

In order to keep track of time you spend on your account, we offer you the possibility to set a login limit. Once the limit is reached, you will be logged out of your account. You can set a login limit on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

Reality Check message

The great thing about Reality Checks, are that you can keep yourself informed about your sessions. This tool activates a notification with regular intervals that provides you with information on the time and money you have spent gambling.

Need a break?

If you feel the need to take break from gambling with us, you can simply activate a self-exclusion from the Responsible Gambling page whilst logged in for a time frame of your chosing.
Should you feel that gambling is becoming a problem, we strongly recommend you self-exclude from all swedish licensed gambling websites via .

If you at any point you would like to understand better whether your current gambling habits are at risk of becoming harmful, you can at any time visit and complete a self-assessment test.

Looking for more information?

If you wish for assistance or have questions regarding responsible gambling you may contact our trained support staff at any time, available via Live Chat or email at

Should you however, feel that your gambling is having negative effects in your life, the organisations listed below can offer more information and help to persons suffering from Gambling Problems and Compulsive Gambling Addiction.

Stödlinjen

Stödlinjen is a Helpline that is run by the Psychiatry Research at Stockholm County Council, and offers support, advise and tips to anyone whose gambling has become a problem.

Website: www.stodlinjen.se

Phonenumber: 020 81 91 00

Spelberoendes riksförbund

Spelberoendes riksförbund is a Help organisation dedicted to prevent the developement of harmful gambling, as well as offering assistance and advise to people suffering from Gambling Addiction. The organisation have local help centers in multiuple districts of Sweden.

Website: www.spelberoende.se

Gambling Therapy

Gambling Therapy, founded by the Gordon Moddy Association, is a global online service offering practical and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling. The organisation offers online support services in all languages.

Websites: www.gamblingtherapy.org

Protection of Minors

You are only allowed to register and play if you are 18 years old or aboveWe strive to take every precaution, to avoid targeting or engaging inpiduals under the age of 18.

If you suspect underaged gambling on our site, we strongly recommend that you contact our Customer Support at [email protected] and inform us immediately, so that we may take the necessary actions.

If you are currently living with a minor or a minor has access to any of the devices you currently use to access your online gambling websites, we recommend that you to take use of the tips below on how to ensure that minors are protected from accessing gambling websites:

  • Do not allow minors to take use of devices where they can access any devices where they can be exposed to gambling content, without proper supervision.
  • Do not allow any minors to participate or see you participate in any gambling activities.
  • Do not leave a device unattended, on which you are logged into your gambling account.
  • Ensure that you login details, personal details or financial information are stored in a safe place, where minors (or anyone else) cannot get ahold of.
  • Inform minors about the harmful risks of participating in gambling activities.
  • Take use of a parental software blocking system on devices which a minor has access to, such as NetNanny.

Below you can find different blocking softwares, which you can use in order to prevent minors or even yourself from accessing online gambling websites.

Blocking Software

If you are currently experiencing problem gambling, and having a difficult time refraining yourself in registering new accounts, we strongly recommend checking out the websites below that offer blocking software and systems, which can help you avoid accessing online gambling websites.

Gamban

www.gamban.com (Mac OS X, Windows, Android and iOS)

Gamblock

www.gamblock.com (Windows computers and Android phones)

Betfilter

www.betfilter.com (Windows, Mac, Android and iOS)

NetNanny

www.netnanny.com – Netnanny is a general blocking software and has capability on Windows computers, ioS, and Android phones.

Are you affected by someone else's gambling?

The harmful effects a gambling problem can have on a person are many, including financial and psychological problems - but it is important to also acknowledge, the harmful effects it can have on family and friends. Are you suspecting that someone close to you is suffering from a gambling addiction? Stödlinjen offer advise on how you can help them, as well as support for family and friends effected by someone elses gambling. To find out more, follow the Stodlinjen link above or simply click here.