About Us
Non Gamstop Casinos is a UK-facing research site built for one specific audience: players who have self-excluded through GAMSTOP but still want a clear, honest picture of the casinos operating outside that scheme. We are not a casino, we don't accept bets, and we don't tell anyone whether they should or shouldn't play. What we do is dig through the sites not on GamStop that keep appearing in this space, work out which ones are worth knowing about, and lay that information out plainly.
Why This Site Exists
GAMSTOP is a free self-exclusion scheme covering operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Once someone signs up, GAMSTOP-linked sites must refuse them for the length of their exclusion period. It's a genuinely useful tool for players who want that barrier in place. But it only applies to UKGC-licensed operators — it has no reach over casinos licensed elsewhere, such as in Curaçao. That's the gap we cover. Readers land here because they've searched for casinos not on GamStop, and they deserve an independent source that explains how these sites work rather than pretending the question doesn't exist.
What We Actually Do
- Track new and established non-GamStop operators, including newer entrants as they launch
- Compare welcome offers, wagering conditions and the fine print attached to each one
- Review game libraries — slots, table games, live dealer studios and crossover sports betting sections
- Check payment options relevant to GB players, including card and e-wallet routes where they're available
- Note licensing jurisdictions and what that means practically for a UK-based player
How We Rate and Rank
Every operator that appears on Non Gamstop Casinos is assessed against the same set of practical criteria: the strength and clarity of the welcome offer, the breadth of the game catalogue, how straightforward deposits and withdrawals appear to be, and how transparent the site is about its licensing and terms. Ratings are editorial judgements built from publicly available information about each brand, not customer survey scores. We do not accept payment for a higher position, and commission from any affiliate link never decides where an operator sits in our rankings — a site with a smaller commercial arrangement can outrank one with a larger one if it simply offers a better package.
For a full rundown of the sites we currently rate highest, including detailed comparisons of Betmica, Kikibet, Betninja and the rest of our shortlist, see our non GamStop casinos UK guide.
What We Won't Tell You
We won't tell you that playing at a casino not on GamStop is illegal — it isn't, because GAMSTOP is a voluntary self-exclusion tool, not a legal ban, and operators licensed outside the UK are entitled to accept UK customers. Equally, we won't pretend there's no reason to be careful. Non-GamStop sites sit outside UKGC oversight, which means the consumer protections, dispute resolution routes and responsible gambling tools differ from what a UKGC licensee must provide. We flag that difference in every review so readers can weigh it for themselves.
We also point people toward the practical side of gambling responsibly, wherever they choose to play. If self-exclusion or support resources are relevant to you, our Responsible Gambling page covers the tools and organisations available, and explains how self-exclusion works if you decide it's the right step again in future.
Our Independence
Non Gamstop Casinos earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. If you click through to an operator and register, we may receive a commission. This arrangement never determines our ratings — operators cannot pay to move up the list, and we say so clearly whenever a site has a genuine drawback, whether that's a high wagering requirement, a limited payment method list, or a licence that offers less recourse than a UKGC one would. Full terms for using this site are set out on our Terms and Conditions page.
If something on the site looks out of date, or you think we've missed a detail that matters, the Contact Us page is the way to reach us. All content here is for players aged 18 and over.