About Non GamStop
We started this project because we noticed a genuine gap in the information available to UK players who had self-excluded and were trying to understand their options. Most of what existed online was either too vague to be useful or too promotional to be trusted. We wanted to build something different — a resource grounded in research, honest about trade-offs, and written for real people rather than search engines.
What We Actually Do
Our team spends its time evaluating casinos that are accessible to UK players outside the self-exclusion scheme. That means working through licensing documents, testing withdrawal processes, reading bonus terms in full, and checking how customer support actually responds under pressure. We do not accept payment for rankings or editorial positions. If a site does not meet our criteria, it does not appear in our lists — full stop.
How We Think About Quality
We approach every assessment the same way a careful player would if they had unlimited time. We look at how a site handles disputes, how clearly it explains its rules, and whether the experience it delivers matches what it advertises. Bonus structures get particular scrutiny — wagering requirements, game restrictions, and withdrawal caps are the details that determine whether a promotion is genuinely worthwhile or simply eye-catching. We explain those mechanics plainly so readers can judge for themselves.
Our Editorial Principles
- Independence: Our rankings reflect our own findings, not commercial arrangements.
- Accuracy: We revisit pages when terms or conditions change, rather than leaving outdated information in place.
- Clarity: We write for someone encountering a topic for the first time, not for someone who already knows the answer.
- Restraint: We cover what is relevant and leave out what is not. Longer does not mean better.
Who We Write For
Our primary reader is someone who has self-excluded through a national scheme, found themselves blocked from familiar sites, and is now trying to make sense of what alternatives exist and what to watch out for. We take that responsibility seriously. We aim to inform rather than persuade, and we flag risks as clearly as we flag benefits.
If you have a question about our methodology, spot something that needs correcting, or simply want to understand how we work, please contact us — we read everything and respond to substantive queries personally.
18+ only. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, support is available through BeGambleAware and GamCare.