About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos is a research and comparison site built for one specific reader: someone in Great Britain who has self-excluded through GAMSTOP and is now looking at casinos operating outside that scheme. We don't run casinos ourselves, and we don't process bets or deposits. What we do is gather publicly available information on non-GamStop operators — their licensing, their game libraries, their payment options and their bonus terms — and present it in a way that's easy to compare before you decide anything.

Why this site exists

GAMSTOP is a free UK self-exclusion scheme that blocks a person from using casinos and betting sites licensed by the Gambling Commission. It's a well-established tool for anyone who wants a break from gambling on licensed British platforms. It does not, however, cover operators licensed elsewhere — sites regulated in Curaçao, Malta or other jurisdictions can legally accept UK customers without checking the GAMSTOP register. That's created a growing market of casinos not on GamStop, and a lot of confusion about what they are, how they're regulated, and whether they're worth using. We built this site to answer those questions plainly, without pretending the choice is simpler than it is.

What we actually do

Every casino that appears on Non Gamstop Casinos has been researched against the same set of practical questions:

• Which licensing authority oversees the operator, and what that licence does and doesn't guarantee
• What payment methods are supported, including any that are relevant to UK players such as Paysafe cards
• The size and structure of the welcome offer, and the wagering or deposit conditions attached to it
• The range of games on offer — slots, table games, live-dealer rooms — and which software providers supply them
• Whether the site also runs a sportsbook or betting product alongside the casino

We update listings as offers and terms change, and we remove or re-rank operators when something about them no longer holds up. You'll find the current line-up, with individual write-ups and a full comparison, on our non GamStop casinos guide for 2026.

How we rate and rank

Our editorial ratings are built from the criteria above, not from customer reviews or star ratings collected from users. We look at the licence held, the clarity of bonus terms, the breadth of payment and withdrawal options, and the overall game selection. Commercial relationships exist — some operators pay a referral fee when a reader signs up through our site — but that arrangement never decides position in our rankings. A site with a generous affiliate deal and a poor licensing setup will not outrank one with a modest deal and a cleaner track record.

Among the operators we've researched, Betmica, Kikibet and Betninja currently sit at the top of our list. Betmica's welcome offer is one of the largest we've seen in percentage terms, but a headline figure that size almost always comes with steep wagering requirements, so it's worth reading the full terms before committing any deposit. Kikibet pairs a large bonus with a broad slot library, though — as with any offer of this size — the maximum bonus amount is only reachable with a correspondingly large deposit. Betninja's offer is smaller and more straightforward, which some readers find easier to actually clear. None of these are the "safest" choice in the sense that a GAMSTOP-registered site is safer for someone actively trying to stay away from gambling — that distinction matters and we don't dress it up.

What we won't tell you

We won't tell you that gambling at a non-GamStop casino is risk-free, or that any operator on this site is guaranteed to pay out, or that a bonus is "free money" — bonus funds always carry conditions, and real money is always at risk once you deposit. We also won't pretend these platforms carry the same consumer protections as a Gambling Commission-licensed site. Operators outside GAMSTOP are typically licensed in jurisdictions such as Curaçao, which apply different standards around dispute resolution, advertising and player protection than the UK regime does. That's a genuine trade-off, not a technicality, and it's one every reader should weigh before signing up.

Who this site is for — and who it isn't

This site is written for adults who have already made an informed decision to look beyond GAMSTOP-registered platforms and want a clear-eyed comparison rather than marketing copy. It is not written to encourage anyone to circumvent a self-exclusion they're not ready to end. If you're currently self-excluded and reconsidering that decision, it's worth taking time before acting on it — our responsible gambling page has practical support resources regardless of which type of site you ultimately choose. Everything on Non Gamstop Casinos is intended for readers aged 18 and over.

Get in touch

If you spot something out of date, have a question about a specific operator, or want to flag an issue with how we've described an offer, our contact page has the details. We rely on reader feedback to keep listings accurate, and we take corrections seriously. Full terms covering use of this site are set out in our terms and conditions.