About Us

Casinos Not On Gamstop is an independent research site for adults in the UK who want to understand casinos that operate outside GamStop before they sign up to one. We explain bonuses, wagering requirements, payments, withdrawals, games and sports betting, and we set out the restrictions and protections that come with each. This page tells you who we are, how we work and where the limits of our knowledge lie.

Why this site exists

Casinos not on GamStop are a confusing area. Many are licensed overseas rather than by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), and marketing rarely explains what that means for a British player. Our aim is simple: give you plain-English information so you can judge an offer on its terms, not its headline.

We are not here to persuade anyone to gamble. If you are considering a non GamStop site because you have self-excluded, please read our responsible gambling page first.

A note on commercial relationships

Some casinos we list may pay us a commission if you register through our links. That is how the site is funded. Commission does not buy position: rankings are set by our editorial assessment, and a operator cannot pay to be placed higher or to have a weakness left out. Our terms and conditions cover how you may use the site.

What we cover

• Bonuses: welcome bonuses, deposit bonuses, free spins, no-deposit offers, cashback and loyalty rewards, plus the conditions behind them, such as wagering requirements, game contribution, maximum bet limits, expiry dates and cashout caps.
• Money: minimum deposits, GBP accounts, debit cards, bank transfers, e-wallets, PayPal availability, cryptocurrency, fees and currency conversion.
• Withdrawals: processing times, limits, identity and source-of-funds checks, and how disputes are handled.
• Games: slots, progressive jackpots, live dealer tables, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, software providers, RTP and volatility.
• Sports betting: pre-match and in-play markets, esports, accumulators, bet builders, cash-out and sports free bets. We use decimal odds in our examples.
• Protection: self-exclusion, deposit and loss limits, blocking software, GamCare and complaints routes.

How we assess casinos

We have no evidence that our team has deposited, played or withdrawn at any casino, and we do not claim to. Our method is desk research: we read each operator's published terms, check what its licence details say and against the issuing body where we can, and compare advertised offers side by side.

1. Licensing and ownership: which authority is named, whether it can be verified, and who runs the brand.
2. Bonus fairness: wagering multiples, contribution rules, bet caps, time limits and cashout ceilings.
3. Payments: whether GBP is supported, which methods are listed for British customers, fees and conversion.
4. Withdrawals: stated limits and timings, and verification requirements.
5. Games and betting: breadth across slots, live tables and sportsbook.
6. Support and complaints: contact routes and how disputes are escalated.

Editorial ratings reflect this research. They are our own scores, not customer review scores, and advertised speeds or limits are the operator's claims, not results we have measured.

Confirmed facts, advertising and open questions

We separate three things. Confirmed means we checked it against a source such as a regulator register or the operator's terms. Advertised means the casino says it, but we have not verified it. Unresolved means we could not establish an answer, and we say so. Time-sensitive details are dated; this page was last fact-checked on 29 September 2026. Bonus terms change often, so always read the current terms on the casino's own site.

The casinos on our lists

Our lists currently feature Betmica, Kikibet, Betninja, WinnerIsland, Zombillion, Smash Casino, Nightluck, CoinPoker, Rivo and Daytonaspin. Casino selections and top lists are supplied to us by the publisher, and we assess and present them with the criteria above. You can see the current ranking on our page for non GamStop casinos.

Some headline offers are quoted in euros or dollars, which matters if you hold a GBP account, because currency conversion fees may apply. No list is a guarantee of a good experience, and we cannot promise withdrawals or winnings.

What you should know about the rules

GamStop is the national self-exclusion scheme for UKGC-licensed operators in Great Britain. A casino outside it is not necessarily illegal for you to use, but accepting British customers is not the same as being authorised by the UKGC to serve them. Sites licensed overseas do not offer the same consumer protections, dispute routes or mandatory safer-gambling tools. You must be 18 or over.

If gambling is causing harm, GamCare offers free, confidential support, and you can use blocking software and deposit or loss limits to protect yourself. Gambling should never be treated as income or as a way to solve money problems.

Get in touch

Spotted an error, an out-of-date term or a question we have not answered? Use our contact page and we will look into it.