KatsuBet Casino Review

Review of KatsuBet Casino

If you've ever been to Japan for a trip, or even just to a Japanese restaurant, there's a decent chance you've tried the delicacy of katsu: a cut of chicken or pork that is covered in panko crumbs and then fried. If you've never tried it before, I highly recommend it. To my disappointment that has absolutely nothing to do with the name of this casino, KatsuBet. In fact the translation in this case is a rather more mundane equivalent of victory or winning.

Software and game section

Katsubet runs on the SoftSwiss platform which, if you are familiar with one of their many other similar casinos, brings with it a massive set of games. The site is presented in a dark theme, which does look good at night and is easy to navigate. The site is broken down into various categories that run across a top bar and you can filter games from particular providers, which reduces the list of potentially thousands of games into more manageable chunks. There is also a list of categories you can filter by with themes such as fruits, megaways, Aztec, monsters and pirates included. A search bar also makes it easy to find specific games if you know them by name.

If you're looking for jackpot prizes here, there are some to be had but they're not the multi-million Euro heavy hitters you're probably expecting. I found the likes of Jackpot Raiders, Elysian Jackpots, and Dreamshock Jackpot X among the offerings here, and there are more to be found.
 Table games aren't as prevalent as the slots, but they are of course available. Players will find roulette, baccarat, blackjack, rummy, and a few other games you could expect to find at any online betting site. There are some variants to be had, which change the rules and payouts based on certain outcomes. I couldn't find any live dealer games, but it's possible this is a limitation based on my home country. Video poker and parlor games like Plinko, keno, and KA Fish Hunter are also available and give punters something different to test their luck with.

Banking and customer support

The big hook for Katsubet and its sister casinos are the fact that they support crypto payments. The site allows users to deposit via credit card, eWallet, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Tether. All deposits are handled almost instantly, but it should be noted that there are fees attached to deposits and they vary based on the method.

Withdrawals can be conducted via credit card, Ecopayz, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Tether, bank transfer, and a virtual credit card. There is a fee attached to credit card and bank transfers. Every method except for the bank transfer is conducted instantly after management approval. We have had one report in our forum about a payment delay a couple of years back in 2021 but nothing adverse to report since then.

The maximum withdrawal varies by method, but seems to be capped at the equivalent of €10,000 per week depending on your choice of currency. I did note though that the T&Cs specify that progressive jackpot winnings are exempt from these withdrawal limits.

Customer support is available via live chat on the website and email. I always conduct a chat session to check on bonuses to check on response times and demeanour. I had a very fast connection to my rep and they supplied me with the information I was looking for regarding the first deposit bonus on offer at the time.

Safety, accreditation, and responsible gaming

KatsuBet holds a gaming license through the Caribbean island territory of Curacao. Our long time Casino Listings readers will instantly recognise that this means about three-fifths of nothing for you as a player. This is because Curacao basically rubber-stamps licenses for operators that pay their fees and doesn't do any real checks on the operator's professionalism, procedures, or policies. It is quite frankly more of a licence fee collecting business than a casino regulator. So we more or less ignore that when making a judgement call on this casino.

The casino's responsible gaming policy allows players to set personal limits such as deposit limits, loss limits, wager limits, cool-off periods, and self-exclusion. These options are all available within the account settings page on the website or by contacting casino's support. If you need additional help, the casino provides links to outside gambling assistance groups.

Katsubet encrypts player information at all times when playing or transacting at the site, which ensures that your data is secure as it's transmitted between your computer and the casino's servers.

Conclusion

If you're looking for a new casino to play at that accepts cryptocurrencies, KatsuBet is worthy of consideration. The game selection is massive and there are some nice aspects to the site that make it worthy of your time. That said, the fees attached to some deposits and withdrawals aren't ideal, nor is the lack of a gaming license and approval from a recognised regulatory authority.