About Us

Casinos Not On Gamstop was built for one specific reader: someone in the UK who has self-excluded through GamStop but still wants a clear, honest picture of the casinos operating outside that scheme. We're not here to talk anyone into anything. We're here to explain, in plain terms, how Curaçao-licensed non GamStop casinos work, what's genuinely different about them, and what to check before signing up anywhere.

Why this site exists

GamStop is the UK's national self-exclusion service, covering operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It doesn't extend to sites licensed elsewhere, and a large number of casinos hold licences from the Curaçao regulator instead. That's led to plenty of confusion, and plenty of misinformation, about what these sites actually offer, how they're regulated, and whether they're worth a UK player's time. We put this site together to answer those questions directly, without the scare tactics or the hard sell you'll find elsewhere.

We deliberately focus on Curaçao-licensed operators because that's where most of the activity outside GamStop sits. Curaçao's regulatory framework is lighter-touch than the UKGC's, which shapes almost everything about these casinos: faster signup, fewer deposit restrictions, and welcome offers that tend to be larger and less hedged with conditions. It also means fewer of the consumer protections a UKGC licence guarantees, so we're upfront about that trade-off throughout the site.

How we review and rank

Every operator listed on Casinos Not On Gamstop is assessed against the same set of practical criteria, and no brand pays for a higher position:

• Licensing and operator transparency — whether the casino publishes clear licensing details, ownership information and terms.
• Welcome offer conditions — the headline percentage or amount is only half the story; we look at wagering requirements, maximum bet limits and expiry windows.
• Game range and software providers — slots, table games and live-dealer options, and whether the catalogue is genuinely varied or padded.
• Payment options — the deposit and withdrawal methods on offer, and how practical they are for UK players.
• Site usability and support — how straightforward account setup, navigation and customer contact actually are.

Our current top-rated entries include Betmica, rated 10.0, whose Welcome Offer of 570% up to £5,700 plus 270 free spins is one of the largest headline packages we've reviewed — though a package this size always carries wagering requirements, so we'd encourage reading the full terms before treating the headline figure as the whole picture. Kikibet follows closely at 9.9 with a 350% match up to £5,555 and 300 free spins, and Betninja rounds out our top three at 9.8 with a flatter, arguably simpler £1,000 bonus plus 100 free spins for new players — a structure that can suit readers who find tiered percentage offers harder to compare. None of these should be read as a guarantee of value; bonus terms change and always need checking at the operator's site before you commit any money.

For the fuller list, including WinnerIsland, Zombillion, Smash Casino, Nightluck, CoinPoker, Rivo and Daytonaspin, see our full ranking of non GamStop casinos, where each entry is broken down in more detail.

What we're honest about

Non GamStop casinos have real advantages for readers who've made an informed decision to keep playing outside GamStop: broader game libraries than many UKGC sites, welcome packages that are typically larger, and often a wider spread of payment methods including crypto options at some operators. But we don't pretend Curaçao licensing matches UKGC oversight — dispute resolution, deposit limits and mandatory safer-gambling tools differ, and it's on the individual to weigh that up. We also don't tell readers self-exclusion is pointless or discourage its use; if GamStop or a break from gambling is the right call for you, our Responsible Gambling page has support resources worth reading regardless of where you play.

What we don't do

• We don't accept payment for a higher position in our rankings.
• We don't claim to have deposited, played or withdrawn from every casino we list — our assessments are based on published terms, licensing documentation and operator research.
• We don't guarantee outcomes, bonus availability, or that terms haven't changed since our last check.

All content on this site is intended for readers aged 18 and over. Gambling regulation and product terms change frequently, so always confirm current details — licensing status, bonus conditions, payment processing times — directly with the operator before signing up.

Questions, corrections or feedback

If you spot outdated information, want to flag something about an operator we cover, or just have a question about how we work, our Contact Us page has the details. We review reader feedback as part of keeping our rankings current, alongside our own periodic checks against each operator's published terms.