About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos is an independent research and comparison site covering gambling platforms operating outside the UK's self-exclusion scheme. We look specifically at casinos not on Gamstop, betting sites not on Gamstop, and the slots and games available on them, so that players who fall outside that scheme still have a source of clear, honest information rather than marketing copy.

We are not an operator. We don't accept deposits, run games, or take bets. Our job is to research these platforms, compare what they offer against a consistent set of criteria, and publish what we find in plain English.

Why We Cover This Market

Gamstop is a free UK self-exclusion scheme that lets players block themselves from sites licensed by the Gambling Commission. It's a genuinely useful tool for people who want a break from GB-licensed gambling. It doesn't, however, cover every casino a UK resident can access — plenty of operators hold licences from other jurisdictions, most commonly Curaçao, and are not connected to Gamstop's database at all.

Some readers arrive here having self-excluded and wanting to understand what's still out there and how it differs from the UK-regulated market. We treat that as a legitimate question deserving a straight answer, not a lecture. There's a lot to like about these sites too — often bigger welcome packages, fewer restrictions on stakes and deposit limits, and a wider spread of payment options including crypto — and we say so where it's genuinely the case, alongside the trade-offs.

How We Rate and Rank Casinos

Every operator featured is assessed against the same set of factors, and no site can pay to move up the list. Our editorial ratings reflect research, not customer reviews or paid placement. We look at:

• Licensing and jurisdiction — which regulator authorises the operator and what that licence actually requires of it
• Welcome offers and terms — the headline bonus alongside wagering requirements, game restrictions and expiry windows
• Game range — slots, table games and live dealer options, and the software providers behind them
• Payment methods — which deposit and withdrawal options are supported, typical processing times and any fees
• Site usability and support — how easy the platform is to navigate and how contactable the operator is

We update our rankings as offers, terms and operators change, and we flag where a site has fallen short rather than quietly dropping it from view.

What This Site Does Not Do

We don't pretend that sites outside Gamstop are risk-free, and we don't pretend they're something to avoid either — that's a decision for the individual reader. What we won't do is tell you it's against the law to use them, because it isn't; Gamstop is a voluntary self-exclusion tool, not a legal prohibition. What we will do is set out, clearly, how these sites differ from UK Gambling Commission-licensed operators in terms of oversight, dispute resolution and player protections, so you can weigh that up for yourself. For a fuller comparison of the market, our guide to non Gamstop casinos in the UK for 2026 goes into the detail behind our top-rated list.

Our Independence and How We're Funded

Non Gamstop Casinos earns revenue through affiliate commission — if you click through to an operator and register, we may be paid for the referral. This arrangement never decides where a site sits in our rankings. Position is based on our research criteria, not on which operator pays the highest commission, and we say so plainly rather than burying it in small print.

Playing Responsibly

Because our readers include people who have self-excluded through Gamstop, we take responsible gambling seriously and don't dress this content up as risk-free entertainment. If you're reconsidering your relationship with gambling, or want to understand tools beyond Gamstop, our Responsible Gambling page covers support options and self-management approaches. Nothing on this site is intended for anyone under 18.

Questions About Our Process

If you spot something out of date, disagree with a rating, or want to know more about how a particular review was put together, get in touch via our Contact Us page. Our full terms of use, including how the site is run and what our content is and isn't, are set out on the Terms and Conditions page.