About Us

Casinos Not On Gamstop is an independent research site for UK players who have looked into GAMSTOP-free gambling and want a clearer view of what's actually out there. We don't operate a casino, take deposits or run games ourselves — our job is to look at operators licensed outside the UK, work out what they actually offer, and lay that out plainly so you can weigh it up for yourself.

Why this site exists

GAMSTOP is the UK's self-exclusion scheme, and it only covers operators holding a UK Gambling Commission licence. It has never applied to casinos licensed elsewhere, most commonly in Curaçao, and a large number of UK players still choose to play at these sites for reasons ranging from a wider range of slot titles to bonus structures that UK-licensed operators aren't permitted to offer. We built this site because searches for these operators were being met with either outdated brand lists or pages that skated past the practical detail — how deposits actually work, what a bonus really costs to unlock, what happens if something goes wrong. We try to answer that properly.

What we actually do

We research each operator we cover and set out, in plain terms, what a new player would encounter: the welcome offer and its wagering conditions, the deposit methods on the cashier page, the slot and table game providers stocked on the site, and the licensing information published in the site footer. We read the terms and conditions rather than just the marketing banner, and we update pages when an operator changes its offer or its game catalogue.

How we rate and rank

Our editorial ratings, shown next to each brand, are built from a consistent set of checks rather than a gut feeling:

• Licensing transparency — whether the operator publishes its licence details clearly and operates under recognised international gambling licensing
• Game range and providers — the breadth of slots, table games and live-dealer options, and whether recognisable software studios are behind them
• Bonus terms — the wagering requirement, maximum win cap and time limit attached to the headline offer, not just the percentage advertised
• Payment options — the deposit and withdrawal methods on offer, including whether card, e-wallet or crypto payments are supported, and any stated processing times or fees
• Site usability and support — how easy the cashier and account pages are to navigate, and whether support channels are actually staffed

No operator can pay to move up this list. Commission from affiliate links funds the site, but it plays no part in where a brand sits or what rating it receives. Where a site under-delivers on any of the above, we say so rather than smoothing it over.

Where our figures come from

Bonus values, spin counts and percentage offers quoted anywhere on this site — such as those shown for Betmica, Kikibet or Betninja — are taken directly from each operator's own published promotions. These change frequently and carry terms around wagering, expiry and eligible games, so we always recommend checking the operator's own terms page before opting in, since a headline percentage on its own tells you little about what you can actually withdraw.

What we won't do

We won't tell you that playing at a casino outside the UK licensing regime is against the law, because it isn't — GAMSTOP is a self-exclusion tool, not a legal restriction on which sites exist. What we will do is point out, clearly and repeatedly, that self-exclusion exists for a reason, and that anyone who has used GAMSTOP should think carefully before circumventing it. Our Responsible Gambling page covers support options and self-exclusion tools in more detail, and it's worth reading alongside any review on this site.

Independence and how we're funded

Casinos Not On Gamstop earns money through affiliate commission when a reader clicks through to an operator and signs up. This is standard for comparison sites and it does not buy placement — ratings reflect our own research, not a payment schedule. We're not affiliated with GAMSTOP, the Gambling Commission, or any of the operators reviewed on this site.

For a full breakdown of current sites and how they compare on games, payments and offers, our non GAMSTOP casinos UK guide is the best starting point. If you've spotted something out of date on a review, or want to ask about our process, the Contact Us page reaches our team directly. Full terms of use for this site are set out on our Terms and Conditions page.

This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Gambling should always be treated as entertainment, never as a way to make money.