Last update posted: 9/20/24
What is Responsible Gaming?
Playing games is meant to be fun! However, a hobby can sometimes turn into an unhealthy activity, and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) games are no exception. We want all Boom Fantasy Members to have a safe and enjoyable experience on our platform. That’s why our game includes built-in tools to help keep your play fun and secure. We also require all Members to verify their age before creating an account. Additionally, we provide Members with tools to manage their responsible gaming experience. These tools help monitor your play, set limits for yourself, or take a break when needed. Practicing responsible play is not an indication of a problem, but rather an effective way to ensure your play experience and health remain positive. We encourage you to explore the Responsible Gaming Tools and resources available in our app and make use of them as needed.
How can Boom Fantasy Members practice responsible gaming?
Boom Fantasy offers several responsible gaming tools and resources to ensure a safe and secure DFS experience, including:
- Monthly Deposit Limits: Set limits on how much you can deposit within a month.
- Entry Fee Limits: Control the amount you can spend on entry fees.
- Contest Entry Limits: Restrict the number of contests you can enter.
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily disable all access to your account and block all marketing notifications for customized periods of time.
Timeout and Self-Exclusion Policy
- Timeouts: You can take a break from Boom Fantasy for a minimum of 1 day and a maximum of 30 days. During this period, you won’t be able to submit lineups or deposit funds, but you can still log in and withdraw funds.
- Self-Exclusion: You can exclude yourself from Boom Fantasy for a set amount of time: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years. During this period, you won’t be able to play or log in to your account.
Self-exclusion and timeouts are essential responsible gaming tools to protect your player health. If you're concerned about your gaming habits, these tools might be right for you.
What is a gaming disorder?
A gaming disorder occurs when someone struggles to control their gaming habits, and it begins to negatively affect their life and health. Signs of problem gaming include playing for longer than intended, trying to cut back on gaming without success, and losing interest in other activities.
Additional Information
Problem play can lead to financial hardship if left unchecked. Anyone can be susceptible to problem play regardless of age, gender, race, or financial status. However, once detected, it can be treated successfully with early detection being key. If you think you may have a problem, we encourage you to seek help.
Problem-play warning signs include:
- Playing more to recoup or chase previous losses.
- Sacrificing time from family or work to participate in games.
- Repeated inability to stop or control participation.
- Borrowing money to play or to pay off previous losses.
- Neglecting family or personal obligations due to excessive play.
- Lying about time or money spent playing.Selling or pawning personal property to play.
- Feelings of hopelessness, depression, or suicide.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a problem, remember that assistance and treatment are available. Resources include:
- Call 1.800-426-2537 or visit www.800gambler.org.
- Call 1.800-522-4700 (National Council on Problem Gaming) or visit www.ncpgambling.org.
How do I access the responsible gaming tools?
Log into your account and look for the “Responsible Gaming” tab in the user profile menu located in the Boom Fantasy app.
BetBlocker
BetBlocker is a free third-party tool that helps control gaming by blocking access to nearly 15,000 gaming websites. It can be installed on multiple devices, and you can customize the period of time you want to block access, ranging from one day to five years. BetBlocker also offers a calendar-blocking feature that lets you block specific days of the week, month, or year.
What should I do if I suspect a minor is using Boom Fantasy?
If you believe that a minor is using Boom Fantasy, especially if they have used an adult’s personal information to create or operate an account, contact us immediately at support@BoomFantasy.com. We will take appropriate action to ensure compliance with our age verification policies.
Have a question about responsible gaming or ideas on how to enhance player safety?
Let us know by contacting Customer Support.
