Responsible Gaming
dotty bingo is committed to providing outstanding online bingo
entertainment by giving players an enjoyable and safe gaming experience.
We acknowledge that whilst the majority of players gamble for entertainment, there
are a small number who may lose control of their play. dotty bingo fully supports
Responsible Gaming and to ensure that you continue to enjoy safe and manageable
play, please bear the following in mind:
If you are worried about your gaming behaviour, please take our self assessment test or visit GamCare for more information
on responsible gaming.
Underage Gaming
Playing at dotty bingo is restricted to persons over the age of 18, or the legal
age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater.
Any details we request from you are used to verify your identity – this is
both for your protection and ours. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact us at any time.
Protection of Minors
With the Internet so readily accessible in homes around the world, responsible online
gaming relies heavily on responsible parenting.
Tips for Parents to assist in protecting minors
- Do not leave your computer unattended when your casino software
is running.
- Password-protect your bingo program.
- Do not allow persons under 18 to participate in any gambling
activity.
- Keep your bingo account number and credit card(s) out of
the reach of children.
- Do not save passwords onto your computer. Write them down
instead.
- Limit the amount of time your children spend online and
make use of software to prevent your children from accessing
inappropriate material.
Filtering Programs
Please note that the minimum age to register at the casino is 18. Should you wish
to block gaming websites from underage persons,
please visit the following websites for more information on how they can be implemented:
www.cyberpatrol.com
www.gamblock.com
www.safekids.com
www.surfcontrol.com
www.netnanny.com
Player Self-Exclusion
dotty bingo recognizes that whilst most players gamble for entertainment,
gambling can be harmful to a small number of people. We are committed to creating
a Responsible Gaming environment by implementing and maintaining eCOGRA’s
Responsible Gaming requirement.
If you are concerned about your gambling behavior, please consider one of the following
options:
- A minimum seven (7) day cooling off period
- A minimum six (6) month self-exclusion period.
If you choose one of these options your gaming accounts with dotty bingo
will be locked during the exclusion period.
We will also take all reasonable steps to ensure you do not receive any promotional
material during this time.
To ensure the best gaming experience, Players also have the option of adjusting
deposit limits at any time. To change your deposit limits or to request Exclusion,
please contact our customer service.
If you have answered 'Yes' to seven or more of these questions,
please consider contacting GamCare: 0845 600 0133.