About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos exists for one straightforward reason: people who have self-excluded through GAMSTOP still ask where they can find a licensed-adjacent, well-run casino outside that scheme, and there wasn't a source giving them straight answers. This page explains who we are, how we build our comparisons, and what standards sit behind every casino we list.

What this site actually does

We research and compare casinos that operate outside the UK's GAMSTOP self-exclusion scheme — sites typically licensed in jurisdictions such as Curaçao rather than by the UK Gambling Commission. We look at the offers, the games on the table, how deposits and withdrawals are handled, and how each brand treats new players once the welcome bonus has been claimed. Our aim isn't to talk anyone into gambling; it's to make sure that anyone who has already decided to play at a non GamStop site has clear, current information rather than guesswork.

For a fuller rundown of the current market, our non GamStop casinos 2026 guide covers the wider list of sites and how they stack up on games, payments and support.

How we research and rank

Every casino on this site is assessed against the same core set of questions before it earns a place in our tables:

• Licensing and operator background — where the site is registered and what that licence typically requires of the operator.
• Game range and software — the mix of slots, table games and live-dealer options, and whether the providers behind them are established names.
• Payment methods — what deposit and withdrawal options are listed, including cards, e-wallets and, where offered, cryptocurrency, plus any stated processing times or fees.
• Bonus terms — not just the headline percentage or spins count, but the wagering requirements, maximum withdrawal caps and time limits attached to it.
• Customer support and account experience — whether contact channels are easy to find and how the site handles verification.

We do not accept payment for a higher position, and commercial relationships with any brand do not decide the ranking — a site's placement reflects our research, not a fee. Where we earn a commission from a listed casino, that only happens if a reader signs up through this site; it never changes where the brand sits in our tables.

Where the top-rated names come from

Right now, Betmica sits at the top of our table, largely on the strength of its welcome package and the breadth of its game catalogue, though as with any offer of that size, the wagering requirements attached are worth reading in full before depositing. Kikibet and Betninja follow closely, both offering substantial welcome bonuses and free spins packages, with the usual caveat that larger headline bonuses tend to carry longer wagering timelines and lower maximum bet limits while the bonus is active. Further down the list, brands like WinnerIsland, Zombillion and Rivo round out a set of sites we consider worth a closer look, each with its own balance of game selection, cashback structures and spins-based offers. No casino on our list is without a limitation — whether that's a capped withdrawal on bonus winnings, a narrower payment method list, or slower verification — and we try to flag that in each individual review rather than leaving readers to find out after they've deposited.

Why we cover casinos outside GAMSTOP

GAMSTOP is a UK self-exclusion scheme that blocks a person from accounts at UK Gambling Commission-licensed operators for a period they choose. It's a genuinely useful tool for many players, but it only applies to UKGC-licensed sites — it has no reach over casinos licensed elsewhere, which is why non GamStop casinos exist as a separate part of the market. We don't tell readers whether they should or shouldn't use these sites; that's a personal decision. What we do is make sure that if someone chooses to play at one, they're choosing from options we've actually researched rather than the first result on a search page. Readers thinking about self-exclusion, or wanting to understand the tools available to manage their play, will find more detail on our Responsible Gambling page.

The upside readers ask us about

A fair few readers get in touch asking what non GamStop casinos actually offer that keeps drawing interest, so it's worth setting out plainly. These sites are typically not bound by UK-specific stake or deposit limits, which means larger welcome bonuses, higher table limits and more flexible free spin packages than you'll usually see from UKGC operators. Many accept a wider spread of payment methods, including cryptocurrency in some cases, and game libraries often include titles from providers that don't hold UK licences. None of this makes one type of site inherently better than the other — it's a different regulatory environment with different trade-offs, which is exactly why comparison matters.

What we don't do

We don't claim to have deposited, played or withdrawn from every casino we list — our reviews are built from published terms, site testing of the interface and sign-up process, and ongoing monitoring of player feedback and bonus terms, not from placing real bets. We don't present our editorial ratings as customer review scores, and we don't guarantee any outcome, bonus payout or withdrawal time — those details can change at the operator's end faster than any comparison site can track. If you spot something on this site that's out of date, we'd rather know about it than have it sit uncorrected.

Get in touch

Questions about a specific review, a correction to flag, or general feedback on how we cover the market are all welcome. You can reach us through the details on our Contact Us page, and our Terms and Conditions set out the legal basis on which this site operates. This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over only.