About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos is an independent research site for UK gamblers looking at betting and casino options outside the GamStop self-exclusion scheme. We're not a bookmaker or a casino operator, and we don't accept bets. Our job is to look at the sites operating in this space, work out what separates a solid offering from a poor one, and lay that out plainly so readers can make their own call.

Why This Site Exists

GamStop is a free self-exclusion tool that blocks a person from opening accounts with UK Gambling Commission-licensed operators. For some people, that's exactly what they need. For others — including players who've self-excluded and later feel ready to gamble again, or those who simply want more choice in bonuses, games or payment methods than UKGC-licensed sites offer — the wider market of betting sites not on GamStop is something they're actively researching. We built this site to give that audience a clear, honest starting point rather than leaving them to sift through marketing pages alone.

We never tell readers it's against the law to use a site outside GamStop, because it isn't. What we do is set out how these platforms differ from UKGC-licensed ones, what protections do and don't carry over, and what to check before signing up anywhere.

What We Actually Do

Every brand featured on Non Gamstop Casinos has been researched against the same set of criteria, covering:

• Licensing — where the operator is licensed (commonly Curaçao for sites outside the UK framework), and what that licence does and doesn't guarantee
• Welcome offers and ongoing promotions — reading past the headline percentage to the wagering requirements, time limits and game restrictions attached
• Game selection — the spread of slots, table games and live dealer titles, and which providers supply them
• Payment methods — deposit and withdrawal options relevant to UK players, along with processing times and any limits or fees
• Support and site usability — how easy the platform is to navigate and how accessible help actually is

We rank the operators we cover using this framework, and the scores you see against brands like Betmica, Kikibet and Betninja reflect that research — not payment. A brand's position on this site is never for sale, and commission never buys a higher rating. Some of the operators we list do pay us a commission if a reader signs up through our links, and we disclose that plainly wherever offers are shown. It has no bearing on how a site is scored.

What "Not on GamStop" Actually Means

Sites not on GamStop sit outside the UK's self-exclusion database because they hold licences from other jurisdictions rather than the UK Gambling Commission. That gives operators more room on bonus structures, deposit limits and game libraries than UKGC rules allow, which is a large part of why readers look for them. It also means the consumer protections built into the UK regulatory system — including mandatory affordability checks and the GamStop block itself — don't automatically apply. We flag this distinction across our reviews rather than glossing over it, and readers can find a fuller breakdown of how these sites compare to UKGC-licensed casinos on our non GamStop casinos UK guide.

Who This Site Is For

Our readers are typically adults who have used GamStop before and are now weighing up sites outside that scheme, alongside players who simply prefer a wider range of operators than the UKGC market offers. We write for that audience specifically — not for people trying to work around a problem they haven't addressed. If gambling has stopped being enjoyable or affordable, our Responsible Gambling page has practical information and support options, and we'd rather a reader use that than a betting site.

How We Keep This Useful

The market for non-GamStop operators moves quickly — new sites launch, offers change, and licences get updated. We review our listings periodically against the latest information available to keep ratings current as of 2026, and we correct anything we find has changed. If you spot something on this site that looks out of date, or you've got a question about how a review was put together, the Contact Us page is the place to raise it. Full terms covering how the site operates are set out in our Terms and Conditions.

Our Independence

We're upfront that this site earns money through affiliate relationships with some of the operators we cover. That commercial relationship never decides where a brand sits in our rankings or what we say about it in a review — every write-up includes limitations as well as strengths, because a one-sided review isn't a useful one. All gambling carries financial risk, and everything on this site is intended for adults aged 18 and over.