About Us

Sites Not On Gamstop was set up for one reason: UK players who have self-excluded through GAMSTOP still want clear, honest information if they choose to play at casinos outside that scheme. We're not here to tell anyone what to do with their own money. We're here to explain how these sites work, what to check before signing up, and which operators stand out when it comes to credit card deposits, game variety and fair terms.

What We Do Here

This site is a research and comparison resource, not a casino. We don't accept deposits, run games, or process bets. What we do is look closely at casinos that operate outside GAMSTOP — most licensed in jurisdictions such as Curaçao rather than by the UK Gambling Commission — and assess them against a consistent set of criteria: payment options, bonus terms, game libraries, licensing detail and how quickly support actually replies. Our full rundown of the leading names sits on our Non Gamstop Casinos UK 2026 page, and this About page explains how we got there and why credit card play is our particular focus.

Why Credit Cards Specifically

Credit card casinos matter because payment flexibility is one of the biggest practical questions non-GAMSTOP players face. UK-facing sites often restrict credit card gambling, so we spend extra time confirming which non-Gamstop operators genuinely accept cards, what limits and fees apply, and how withdrawals are handled once winnings need to come back out. That's the lens behind every rating on this page.

How We Rate and Rank

Every operator on this site is scored against the same checklist:

• Licensing and transparency — we check which authority licenses the site and whether terms are published in full, not buried in small print
• Payment methods — credit and debit card acceptance, deposit and withdrawal timeframes, minimum and maximum limits, and any processing fees
• Bonus terms — the headline offer against the wagering requirements, time limits and any games excluded from it
• Game range — slots, table games and live dealer rooms, and the studios supplying them
• Support quality — availability, response time and whether help is actually useful when contacted

Commission never buys a higher position. If an operator pays for placement elsewhere on the web but doesn't meet our own bar on payments, terms or licensing, it won't outrank a site that does. We update rankings as offers, licences and terms change, and we note the review date at the top of each page.

A Quick Word on Legal Standing

Playing at a casino that isn't licensed by the UK Gambling Commission isn't illegal for a UK adult. GAMSTOP is a self-exclusion scheme that covers GB-licensed operators only — it has no reach over sites licensed elsewhere. That means responsibility for checking a site's licence, terms and reputation sits with the player, which is exactly why independent information like ours has a place. We list only what's supplied and verified at the time of writing, and we never claim a licence or protection that hasn't been confirmed.

Where the Positives Actually Lie

Readers often ask why anyone would look beyond GAMSTOP-covered sites. The honest answer is that non-Gamstop casinos tend to offer things UK-licensed sites can't: larger welcome packages, wider payment flexibility including credit cards, and access to game studios or formats that GB-facing operators sometimes drop under Gambling Commission restrictions. Some players also value the lighter identity-check process at signup, though that comes with the trade-off of doing your own due diligence on licensing, since UK consumer protection rules don't extend to these sites.

Beyond the Casino Floor

Most operators we cover don't stop at slots and tables. Several also run sportsbook sections — betting sites not on GAMSTOP that cover football, tennis, esports and racing markets alongside the casino lobby. Where a site offers both, we note it, since players who self-excluded from betting as well as casino play should factor that into any decision.

How This Site Makes Money

Sites Not On Gamstop earns commission when a reader clicks through to a listed operator and signs up. This is standard for comparison sites and it doesn't change how we score anyone — an operator paying for a listing spot doesn't get a better rating because of it. If a site has a weak point, whether that's slow withdrawals, thin support hours or restrictive bonus terms, we say so.

Playing Within Your Limits

Self-exclusion exists for a reason, and we take that seriously even while covering sites outside the scheme. Anyone who self-excluded and is considering non-Gamstop play should think about why they excluded in the first place and set firm personal limits before depositing. Our Responsible Gambling page has practical tools and support contacts if you want to look at that side of things before going further, and our terms of use are set out on our Terms and Conditions page.

Get in Touch

If something on this site looks out of date, or you've spotted a term that's changed at one of the operators we cover, we want to know. You'll find the direct route on our Contact Us page. This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over only.