About Us
Non Gamstop Casinos was built for one specific reader: someone who has self-excluded through GamStop but still wants clear, honest information about casinos operating outside that scheme. We're not here to talk anyone into gambling. We're here because this corner of the market is confusing, under-explained, and full of sites making bold promises — and someone needed to sort the credible operators from the rest.
What we actually do
We research and compare non GamStop casinos licensed outside the UK, typically in jurisdictions such as Curaçao. These sites sit outside GamStop's self-exclusion scheme, which means they're able to accept UK players who have chosen to block themselves from GamStop-registered platforms. Every operator we cover has been assessed against the same set of criteria — not just the size of the welcome offer flashing on the homepage.
How we rate and rank casinos
Our editorial ratings are built from a consistent checklist rather than a single headline figure. We look at:
- Licensing and where the operator is registered
- The clarity and fairness of bonus terms — wagering requirements, maximum bets, expiry windows
- Range of games and software providers on offer
- Payment methods available to GB players, and how withdrawals are handled
- How the site presents responsible gambling tools and information
No operator pays to be placed higher in our rankings. Where embroiderersguild.org.uk earns commission from an operator, that relationship has no bearing on the score a site receives — a poorly run casino with a generous affiliate deal still gets marked down for the things that matter to players.
A few of the sites we've reviewed
Our current top-rated picks include Betmica, currently our highest-rated entry, offering a Welcome Offer of 570% up to £5,700 plus 270 free spins — a package that's eye-catching but comes with wagering conditions worth reading in full before depositing. Kikibet follows closely, with a 350% match up to £5,555 and 300 free spins, and a games library we found reasonably broad across slots and live tables, though its withdrawal limits are tighter than some rivals. Betninja rounds out our top three with a flat £1,000 bonus and 100 free spins for new players — simpler to understand than tiered percentage offers, but the flip side is a smaller headline number than the sites above it.
Further down the list you'll find operators like WinnerIsland, Zombillion, Smash Casino, Nightluck, CoinPoker, Rivo and Daytonaspin, each reviewed on the same basis and compared in full on our best non GamStop casinos page.
Why some players look beyond GamStop
We won't tell readers what to do with their own money, and we don't claim GamStop is the wrong choice for anyone. What we do accept is that some players, for their own reasons, want a wider range of games, different bonus structures, or payment options not always available on GamStop-registered sites — and that they deserve accurate, unbiased information rather than being left to guess. Non GamStop sites can offer larger welcome packages, faster-moving new-casino launches, and sometimes more flexible payment methods including cryptocurrency and Paysafe. None of that changes the need to gamble within your own limits.
What we won't do
We won't pretend every non GamStop casino is safe simply because it exists. We won't hide bonus terms in small print. And we always point readers toward tools for managing their play, including our own Responsible Gambling page, which covers how to self-exclude from non GamStop sites directly with individual operators if that's the right step for you.
Who's behind the site
Non Gamstop Casinos is an independent comparison resource. We don't operate any casino ourselves, and we're not affiliated with GamStop or any UK regulator. Our content is reviewed and updated as offers, terms and operators change — the date at the top of this page reflects the last review.
If you have a question about how we work, spot something out of date, or want to raise a concern about a listing, our Contact Us page has the details. You're also welcome to check our Terms and Conditions for how this site is run. All content on embroiderersguild.org.uk is intended for readers aged 18 and over.