About Us
Non Gamstop Casinos was built for one specific reader: someone who has self-excluded through GamStop but wants clear, honest information about the betting sites and casinos that operate outside that scheme. We are not affiliated with GamStop, any regulator, or any of the operators we cover. We are an independent comparison resource, and this page explains how we work and why we work that way.
Why this site exists
GamStop is a self-exclusion tool that blocks a person from opening accounts with UK Gambling Commission-licensed operators. It does not extend to operators licensed elsewhere, and plenty of readers search for options once they've been through the scheme — some looking to return to gambling on their own terms, others simply curious about how the wider market works. Our job is to lay out the facts about betting sites not on GamStop: how they're licensed, what they offer, how deposits and withdrawals work, and where the genuine upsides and drawbacks sit. We leave the decision entirely with the reader.
What we actually do
Every operator that appears on Non Gamstop Casinos has been researched against a consistent set of criteria before it earns a place in our tables. We look at:
- Licensing and where the operator is based, since this determines what protections (or lack of them) apply
- The welcome offer and, more importantly, the wagering requirements, caps and expiry dates attached to it
- The breadth of games on offer — slots, table games, live dealer rooms and, where relevant, sports betting
- Payment methods available to UK players, along with typical withdrawal timeframes and any fees
- How the site presents itself on mobile, and how straightforward account verification is
We update our findings periodically and note when an offer or detail has changed. Nothing here is presented as a personal recommendation to gamble — it's information a reader can use to make their own informed choice.
How we rate and rank
Our editorial ratings reflect research against the criteria above, not customer reviews and not payment for placement. Some of the operators featured on this site pay us a commission if a reader signs up through our links, and we disclose that plainly wherever it applies. That commercial relationship never decides which operator sits where in our rankings — a site with no commercial arrangement with us would be ranked on the same terms. If you want the current list with full details, our guide to non GamStop casinos carries the up-to-date comparison and offer terms.
What we won't tell you
We won't tell you that gambling at any site — GamStop-covered or not — is risk-free, and we won't tell you it's illegal to use a betting site not on GamStop, because it isn't; GamStop is a voluntary UK scheme, and operators licensed in other jurisdictions such as Curaçao fall outside it. What we will do is point out the genuine trade-offs: these sites can sit outside the specific consumer protections and dispute processes that come with a UK Gambling Commission licence, so the checks a reader would normally rely on need to be done independently — reading terms carefully, understanding a licence's actual jurisdiction, and knowing the deposit limits before committing any money.
Where responsible play fits in
Self-exclusion exists for a reason, and we don't pretend otherwise. If you've excluded yourself and are reconsidering, it's worth reading our responsible gambling page alongside anything else on this site — it covers the tools and support available regardless of which operators you're looking at.
Get in touch
If you've spotted something inaccurate, have a question about how we assess an operator, or want to flag your own experience with a site we cover, our contact page has the details. We read every message and use reader feedback to keep our research current.
This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Our terms and conditions set out the full basis on which this content is provided.