About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos is an independent research site for UK players looking at gambling sites not on GamStop. We exist because the self-exclusion scheme is one route among several for managing your gambling, and plenty of adults who have used GamStop still want a clear, factual guide to the operators sitting outside it. This page explains who we are, how we build our rankings, and what to expect when you read a review on this site.

Why This Site Exists

GamStop is a free UK self-exclusion service that blocks a person from accounts at operators licensed by the Gambling Commission. It does not extend to casinos licensed elsewhere, which is why non Gamstop casinos continue to operate and attract UK visitors. We don't tell readers whether they should or shouldn't use these sites — that's a personal decision. What we do is lay out the facts: which brands exist, what they offer, how they're licensed, and where the risks and benefits sit, so anyone researching the topic has something more useful than a marketing page to go on.

What We Actually Cover

Our reviews and comparisons look at the full package an operator offers, not just the sign-up bonus splashed across the top of their homepage:

• Game libraries — slot machines, table games such as blackjack and roulette, and live-dealer studios, plus the software studios behind them where that information is available
• Welcome offers and ongoing promotions — including the wagering requirements, time limits and game restrictions attached, not just the headline percentage or spin count
• Payment options — deposit and withdrawal methods relevant to UK players, along with any limits, processing times or fees an operator discloses
• Licensing — most sites in this space hold licences from jurisdictions such as Curaçao rather than the UK Gambling Commission, and we say so plainly wherever it applies
• Sports betting and adjacent products — many of the operators we cover also run a sportsbook alongside the casino, so we note where that's part of the package

You'll find worked comparisons and individual reviews of specific operators on our Non Gamstop Casinos UK 2026 guide, which is the best starting point if you want side-by-side detail on the brands featured on this site.

How We Rate and Rank

Every operator on this site is assessed against the same set of criteria before it earns a place in our tables:

1. Licensing status and how transparently it's disclosed on the operator's own site
2. The clarity and fairness of bonus terms — wagering requirements, caps, and expiry dates
3. Breadth and quality of the games catalogue, including live-dealer availability
4. Range of payment methods relevant to UK users and how clearly fees and limits are stated
5. General site usability, including mobile performance and how support can be contacted

Ratings are editorial judgements built from this research, not customer-review scores and not a reflection of testing evidence — we haven't deposited or played at these sites ourselves. Commission does not buy position: an operator's rank on this site is never for sale, and paying us does not change a score.

How We're Funded

Non Gamstop Casinos earns money through affiliate partnerships. If you follow a link from this site and open an account with an operator, we may receive a commission. That arrangement costs you nothing extra, and it never dictates which sites we cover or how we rank them. Where an offer has a catch — a high wagering requirement, a short claim window, a maximum bet while a bonus is active — we say so next to the offer, not buried in small print elsewhere.

What We Believe in Covering Honestly

There are genuine upsides to casinos not on GamStop that get overlooked in more cautious coverage: broader game selections from studios that don't always list with UK-licensed sites, welcome packages that are often larger than what's available domestically, and payment flexibility including options like Paysafecard or crypto that some UK-facing operators don't support. We report these honestly alongside the practical realities — different consumer protections, different complaint routes, and licensing that sits outside GB regulation.

We're equally clear about limitations. A licence from Curaçao or a similar jurisdiction does not carry the same dispute-resolution framework as a Gambling Commission licence, and readers should treat account verification, deposit limits and withdrawal terms as things to check directly with the operator before committing funds. Our Responsible Gambling page has more on tools and support available if you want to manage your play, regardless of which type of site you use.

What This Site Is Not

We don't operate a casino, accept deposits, or process bets. We're a research and comparison resource. Nothing on this site should be read as a guarantee of any outcome, bonus value, or payout — every figure and term is subject to the operator's own conditions at the time you sign up, and we'd always recommend checking the current terms on the operator's site before playing.

All content here is intended for adults aged 18 and over. If you have questions about a specific review, spot something out of date, or want to raise a correction, our Contact Us page is the way to reach us. Full terms covering use of this site are set out on our Terms and Conditions page.