In short
- Only people aged 18 and above may play.
- Betting may become addictive. Gambling Therapy and BeGambleAware both give help that is free of charge and confidential.
- Casinova live chat is available 24/7.
Treat it as paid entertainment, not income
A win is a pleasant extra, never a wage. Only risk sums whose loss would leave rent, food and savings intact. If you would miss the money, do not sit down to play.
A match bonus credits extra casino funds in proportion to the amount you pay in. Casinova grants 100% on that opening payment, with a ceiling of €500, and the extra is still not withdrawable cash. Wagering is the requirement to put the bonus into play 40 times inside 10 days before any linked winnings can be taken out. On a worked figure: pay in €100 on the first visit, receive €100 of bonus credit, and you then have €4,000 of staking to complete before the offer clears. If completing that volume would strain your finances, ignore the welcome offer and use cash alone.
Lock in a spend cap and a finish time before you play
Before emotions take over, note a weekly euro ceiling and a hard finish time for every sitting. Leave both unchanged whether you are ahead, behind, or convinced a payout is coming.
- Pick a loss ceiling you could accept never recovering.
- Park that amount away from household money.
- When the allotted time is up, close the session and log out.
An e-wallet (Skrill and Neteller are typical options) keeps casino balances off your current account. That isolated figure can make whatever remains of the cap easier to track. Select a payment method only once the cap is already in place.
Clues that betting has slipped out of control
Trouble creeps. Pause and seek help if any of these apply:
- You spend past your limit, or deposit again to win losses back.
- You hide play, lie about time or money, or feel restless when you cannot log in.
- You use gambling to cope with stress, boredom or low mood.
- Sleep, work, study or family time is slipping because of the lobby.
- You consider borrowing, selling things, or using bill money to keep playing.
If this list feels close to home, stop. Needing help is common, not a personal failure.
Tools that cap deposits, pause play or lock you out
Contact Casinova support and ask for player-protection tools. Live chat is staffed 24/7. In ordinary language, you can request:
- Deposit limits — a ceiling on top-ups, so one messy sitting cannot empty money needed for living costs.
- Cool-off — a brief pause that blocks both play and deposits.
- Self-exclusion — a lengthy freeze of the login when you need betting to halt for a genuine period.
After any of these is switched on, do not register a second account to get around it. Open chat from your account area.
Where to find free, confidential help
When sessions no longer feel like entertainment, you are not obliged to handle it by yourself. Two independent charities provide free, confidential support:
- BeGambleAware (site: begambleaware.org)
- Gambling Therapy (site: gamblingtherapy.org)
Use them with or without an active Casinova account, and whether a cool-off or self-exclusion is already running. Seeking support sooner is a sign of strength, not a last-ditch step.
18+ only: keep gambling away from minors
You must be 18 or older. If you are under 18, leave. In a home with children, keep logins private, lock the device, and never let a minor sit with you while money is at stake.
KYC (know your customer) is the identity check Casinova normally requests before the first withdrawal: a photo of your ID and a proof of address. Completing it confirms you are an adult. Do not share an account, and do not let anyone under 18 use your card or e-wallet.
Questions readers ask
How do I set a deposit limit at Casinova?
Open live chat — it runs 24/7 — and ask the agent to cap your deposits. State the euro amount you can afford. Leave the cap in place even when a session is going well. If you also need a pause, ask for a cool-off or self-exclusion in the same chat.
Where can I get free help for gambling?
Free, confidential support is available from two independent services: Gambling Therapy, whose site is gamblingtherapy.org, and BeGambleAware, whose site is begambleaware.org. Neither requires a Casinova account. If sessions have ceased to feel like entertainment, visit those sites instead of depositing again.
Can anyone under 18 play at Casinova?
No. The minimum age is 18. Age is usually confirmed when Casinova runs KYC, which means sending a photographed identity document and address evidence ahead of your first withdrawal. Store passwords, cards and e-wallets out of children's reach.