diff --git a/src/gui/WhatsNewDialog.cxx b/src/gui/WhatsNewDialog.cxx
index 8dd41479f..7924cdbb6 100644
--- a/src/gui/WhatsNewDialog.cxx
+++ b/src/gui/WhatsNewDialog.cxx
@@ -88,8 +88,7 @@ WhatsNewDialog::WhatsNewDialog(OSystem& osystem, DialogContainer& parent,
 
   // Set needed dimensions
   ypos += VGAP * 2 + buttonHeight + VBORDER;
-  if(ypos > FBMinimum::Height) // minimal launcher height
-    throw runtime_error("ERROR: Too many entries in WhatsNewDialog!");
+  assert(ypos <= FBMinimum::Height); // minimal launcher height
   setSize(MAX_CHARS * fontWidth + HBORDER * 2, ypos, max_w, max_h);
 
   WidgetArray wid;