About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos is an independent research and comparison resource built for UK players looking at casinos operating outside the Gamstop self-exclusion scheme. We put together this site because the information available on this corner of the gambling market is often thin, outdated, or written by people with a financial reason to oversell it. Our job is to lay out what's actually on offer, in plain terms, so readers can make their own informed decision.

What We Do

We research, compare and rank casinos not on Gamstop, along with the slots, table games and betting markets they carry. That means looking closely at welcome offers, payment options, game libraries and licensing wherever that detail is publicly available, then setting brands side by side so the differences are easy to see. We are not a licensed gambling operator ourselves, and nothing on this site should be read as legal or financial advice — it's a comparison guide, not a betting service.

How We Rate and Rank Casinos

Our editorial ratings reflect a mix of factors we consider relevant to UK readers specifically: the clarity and fairness of welcome bonus terms, the range of games and software providers on a site, the payment methods available to a British player, and how transparent an operator is about its licensing and terms. We give weight to sites with a broader mix of slots, table games and live dealer options, and we take note of wagering requirements, maximum bet limits, and any caps attached to headline offers.

Commission from operators does not buy a higher position on our lists. Some of the brands we cover do pay us a commission if a reader signs up through a link on this site, and we disclose that clearly wherever a ranked offer appears. That relationship never decides the order in which brands are listed — ratings are based on our own research, not on which operator pays the most.

Why We Cover This Market

Gamstop is a UK self-exclusion scheme, and it works well for a lot of people. But we recognise that plenty of readers are actively searching for casinos not on Gamstop for reasons that are entirely their own, and they deserve accurate, balanced information rather than being ignored or lectured. We don't take a position on whether someone should or shouldn't use these sites — we simply aim to describe what's out there, clearly and honestly, including both the appeal and the drawbacks.

These sites are typically licensed outside the UK, often in jurisdictions such as Curaçao, which means the consumer protections and dispute processes differ from those under a UK Gambling Commission licence. We flag that distinction wherever it's relevant, rather than leaving readers to assume the two are equivalent.

Our Review Process

For every operator we cover, we look at:

• The headline welcome offer, its wagering requirements, and any maximum withdrawal or bonus caps attached
• The spread of games on offer, including slots, table games and live-dealer rooms, and which software studios supply them
• Payment methods available to UK players, along with typical deposit and withdrawal timeframes where published
• Licensing information displayed by the operator and how clearly it's presented
• Whether the site also runs a sportsbook or other betting markets alongside its casino

We update our findings periodically as offers, terms and licensing details change, and we mark our pages with the date they were last reviewed. Our current top-rated pick based on this process is Betmica, followed closely by Kikibet and Betninja, though we'd encourage anyone comparing options to read the full write-ups on our main casino comparison page rather than relying on rank alone.

A Word on Responsible Play

Because our readers include people who have self-excluded through Gamstop, we think it's important to be upfront: we don't offer guidance on how to bypass any protection you've put in place for yourself, and we'd encourage anyone with concerns about their gambling to look at the support options on our responsible gambling page before signing up anywhere. Our content is intended for readers aged 18 and over.

Get in Touch

If you've spotted something inaccurate, want to flag a change in a casino's terms, or just have a question about how we put our reviews together, you can reach us through our contact page. We read every message and use reader feedback to keep our comparisons current. Full details on how we handle your information and the terms of using this site are set out on our terms and conditions page.