Responsible Gambling at Katanaspin
Start playingPlaying at Katanaspin should stay entertaining, never a source of stress or financial strain. We've built this page for anyone who wants to keep their play in check, recognise when something's shifted, or find the right support when gambling stops feeling like a choice.
Why staying in control matters
Gambling is designed to be exciting. That excitement can turn into a problem when you chase losses, play beyond what you can afford, or find yourself thinking about the next bet when you're supposed to be doing something else. The earlier you notice the signs, the easier it is to step back.
We run responsible gambling tools that let you set your own limits, and we signpost UK organisations that offer free, confidential support. None of this is about stopping you from playing – it's about making sure you stay in control of when, how much, and how often you play.
Signs that gambling is getting out of hand
These behaviours show up before the situation becomes a crisis. If two or more apply to you right now, it's worth pausing and taking stock.
- Depositing more than you planned, or returning the same day after you told yourself you'd stop
- Borrowing money, using credit, or dipping into savings earmarked for bills to fund your play
- Spending longer on the site than you intended, or playing when you're supposed to be working, sleeping or spending time with others
- Chasing losses – depositing again to win back what you've just lost
- Feeling anxious, irritable or restless when you're not playing
- Lying to family or friends about how much you've spent or how often you're logging in
Questions worth asking yourself
These six questions aren't a diagnosis, but they're a useful self-check. Answer them honestly – no one else needs to see your answers.
- Have you ever felt you should cut down on your gambling?
- Do you gamble to escape worry, boredom, or other problems?
- After losing, do you feel you need to return as soon as possible to win it back?
- Have you borrowed money or sold anything to finance your gambling?
- Has your gambling caused problems in your relationships or at work?
- Do you feel guilty or anxious after you've been gambling?
One or two "yes" answers suggest your gambling is worth watching. Three or more means it's time to take action – set limits, talk to someone, or take a break.
Our control tools
We offer four tools that let you set boundaries on your own account. You control the thresholds, and once a limit is active it cannot be raised until the cooling-off period ends.
| Tool | What it does | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daily deposit limit | Caps the total you can deposit in any 24-hour period | Set for 24 hours |
| Weekly deposit limit | Caps the total you can deposit over any rolling 168-hour window | Set for 168 hours |
| Monthly deposit limit | Caps the total you can deposit over any rolling 720-hour window | Set for 720 hours |
| Wagering limit | Restricts the total amount you can stake, rather than deposit | Configured when set |
| Loss limit | Stops play once your net loss reaches the threshold you've chosen | Configured when set |
| Self-exclusion | Closes your access completely for a fixed period or permanently | You choose the term when you activate it |
Self-exclusion is the strongest tool we offer. Once active, you cannot reverse it early, and you will not receive marketing from us during the exclusion period. When the term ends, your account does not reopen automatically – you must contact us to reactivate it, which gives you a moment to decide whether you're ready.
Practical limits that work
Setting a limit is more effective when it's tied to a real budget rather than a round number. Here are six strategies that hold up in practice.
- Decide your monthly entertainment budget before you deposit, and set a monthly limit to match it. Review bank statements if you're unsure what you can actually afford.
- Keep gambling money separate from bill money. If rent, groceries or loan payments come out of the same account, move your play budget into a separate wallet or prepaid card.
- Set a session time limit on your phone or browser. Gamban and BetBlocker (detailed below) both offer scheduled blocking.
- Never chase a loss. If you hit your limit or lose what you planned to spend, close the tab and come back another day.
- Take regular breaks – one day off per week, or one full week off every month. Use the break to check whether you're thinking about gambling when you're not playing.
- Talk to someone you trust about how much you're spending. Secrecy is one of the earliest warning signs.
Where to get help in the UK
Every organisation listed here offers free, confidential support. You do not need to be in crisis to contact them, and you do not need to have "hit rock bottom" before asking for help.
GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline and offers one-to-one counselling, group support and live chat. The helpline is open around the clock on 0808 8020 133 (free from UK landlines and mobiles), and you can start a web chat at gamcare.org.uk without giving your name.
BeGambleAware provides information, tools and direct referrals to treatment services across Great Britain. Visit begambleaware.org for self-assessment quizzes, budgeting tools and a directory of local support services.
GamStop is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. One registration blocks your access across every casino, betting site and bingo room licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. The block lasts for six months, one year, or five years – you choose the term when you sign up. Register at gamstop.co.uk.
Gordon Moody offers residential treatment programmes and online therapy for people whose gambling has caused serious harm. Their services are free and confidential. Find out more at gordonmoody.org.uk.
Blocking software
Gamban blocks access to thousands of gambling sites and apps across all your devices. It runs on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, and once installed it cannot be uninstalled until the licence term ends. Gamban charges a subscription fee, but GamCare can provide free licences for people who need them. Download it at gamban.com.
BetBlocker is a free, open-source alternative that works across desktop and mobile. It blocks gambling domains and can be configured to allow certain sites through if you need access for work or research. Get it at betblocker.org.
Protecting minors
You must be 18 or over (18+) to register, deposit or play at Katanaspin. That restriction is absolute – we verify every account before the first withdrawal, and we will close any account found to belong to someone under 18.
If you share a device with a child or teenager, install parental control software to block access to gambling sites. Net Nanny and Qustodio both offer scheduling, website filtering and activity monitoring that works across phones, tablets and computers.
Contact us
If you need to activate a limit, request self-exclusion, or ask about our responsible gambling policies, contact our support team at [email protected]. We respond within 48 hours, and self-exclusion requests are processed immediately.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+). Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore. If it ever stops feeling that way, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.