We want your time with Katanaspin to stay enjoyable. Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or escape problems. If it ever stops feeling like fun, or if you're spending more than you can afford, this page explains the tools we offer and where to find help in the UK.
Katanaspin provides deposit limits, wagering controls and self-exclusion options. Beyond those, several UK organisations offer free, confidential support – and reaching out early makes a real difference.
Why responsible gambling matters
Gambling involves risk. Most people play occasionally without problems, but for some it can become harmful. The risk increases when gambling is used to cope with stress, boredom or financial pressure.
Recognising the signs early – and acting on them – prevents bigger problems later. Setting limits before you play, rather than during a losing streak, is the simplest way to stay in control.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
These behaviours are worth paying attention to:
- Spending more money or time than you planned, repeatedly
- Chasing losses – depositing again to win back what you've lost
- Lying to family or friends about how much you're gambling
- Borrowing money, using credit, or dipping into savings meant for bills
- Feeling anxious, irritable or restless when you're not gambling
- Neglecting work, relationships or other responsibilities
If two or more of these apply, it's time to take a break and talk to someone who can help.
Questions worth asking yourself
A short self-check can clarify whether your gambling is still under control. Answer honestly:
- Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
- Do you gamble until your last pound is gone?
- Have you borrowed money or sold anything to finance gambling?
- Has gambling made you less interested in your family, friends or work?
- After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win back your losses?
- Have you lied to cover up the amount of money or time you've spent gambling?
One or two "yes" answers suggest caution. Three or more means you should seek support now.
Control tools we offer
We provide several responsible gambling tools you can activate from your account settings:
Loss limit: caps the total amount you can lose in a set period. Once reached, you cannot place further bets until the period resets.
Daily deposit limit: restricts deposits over any 24-hour window. Set this to an amount you can afford to lose without affecting your bills or savings.
Weekly deposit limit: operates over 168 hours. Use it alongside the daily limit for layered control.
Monthly deposit limit: covers 720 hours. Suitable if you prefer to budget on a monthly basis.
Wagering limit: caps the total stakes you can place. This controls activity rather than just money in, and it's useful if you find yourself spinning or betting compulsively.
Self-exclusion: locks your account for a period you choose, or permanently. During exclusion you cannot deposit, wager or log in. If you're struggling to stop on your own, this is the strongest tool available.
All limits take effect immediately. Increasing a limit involves a cooling-off period, so the change isn't instant – that's by design, to prevent impulsive decisions during a session.
Practical limits that work
Set limits before you start playing, when you're calm and clear-headed. Decide in advance how much money and time you're willing to spend, then stick to it.
Treat your deposit as the cost of entertainment, the same way you'd budget for a meal out or a cinema ticket. If you lose it, accept that and walk away.
Never gamble with money you need for rent, bills, food or other essentials. Keep gambling funds separate from your main account.
Avoid gambling when you're upset, stressed, drunk or tired. Decisions made in those states rarely end well.
Take regular breaks. Set a timer if it helps – every 30 or 60 minutes, step away from the screen for at least five minutes.
If you're chasing losses, stop immediately. The urge to "win it back" is the clearest sign that gambling has stopped being fun.
Where to get help in the UK
Several organisations in the UK offer free, confidential support for gambling problems. You don't need to be in crisis to reach out – early help is often the most effective.
GamCare provides information, advice and emotional support. Their National Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133 (free from landlines and mobiles). You can also access live chat, email support and moderated forums at gamcare.org.uk.
BeGambleAware offers a range of resources, including an online self-assessment tool, a treatment finder and information for families affected by someone else's gambling. Visit begambleaware.org or call the helpline above – GamCare operates it on their behalf.
GamStop is a free national self-exclusion scheme that blocks access to all UK-licensed gambling sites and apps for a period you choose – six months, one year or five years. Registration takes a few minutes and is effective across every operator holding a UK Gambling Commission licence. Register at gamstop.co.uk.
Gordon Moody provides residential treatment programmes and online support for people with serious gambling addictions. Their programmes are free and fully funded. Find out more at gordonmoody.org.uk or call 01384 241292.
Blocking software
If you want to prevent access to gambling sites across all your devices, two free tools are widely used in the UK:
Gamban blocks gambling websites and apps on computers, tablets and smartphones. It runs in the background and cannot be easily removed once installed. A subscription costs around £24.99 per year, but a free trial is available. Download it from gamban.com.
BetBlocker is entirely free and works on multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It blocks thousands of gambling sites and is updated regularly. Download it from betblocker.org.
Protecting minors
Access to Katanaspin is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in the UK, and we take age verification seriously.
If you share a device with children or teenagers, consider installing parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio. Both allow you to block gambling websites and monitor internet activity.
Talk to young people in your household about the risks of gambling. Making it a normal conversation, rather than a forbidden topic, reduces the chance they'll experiment in secret.
Contact us
If you have questions about any of the tools we offer, or need help activating them, email [email protected]. We'll respond within 48 hours.
For immediate support with a gambling problem, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 – it's free, confidential and available around the clock.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+) only. If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.