About Us

Sites Not On Gamstop was built for one specific reader: someone who has self-excluded through GamStop but still wants clear, honest information about the sites operating outside that scheme. We don't tell you whether to play. We tell you what's out there, how it works, and what to check before you sign up anywhere.

Why this site exists

GamStop is a free UK self-exclusion service that blocks access to casinos and betting sites licensed by the Gambling Commission. It's a genuinely useful tool for anyone who wants a break from Gambling Commission-regulated platforms. But a growing number of operators sit outside that scheme entirely — most licensed in jurisdictions such as Curaçao — and they remain legal for UK adults to use. Search demand for these sites is high and the information available is often thin, contradictory, or written by people who've never looked past the homepage. We set out to fix that with straightforward comparisons of the casinos, slots, and betting markets available to players who fall into this category.

How we researched and ranked the list

Every operator on auto-retail.co.uk was assessed against the same set of practical criteria — not a single one bought its position. Commission from any operator we link to plays no part in how brands are ordered or scored.

• Licensing and operator transparency — where the site is registered, who runs it, and how clearly that's disclosed.
• Welcome offers and their conditions — headline bonus size alongside wagering requirements, maximum bet limits, and game restrictions, because a large percentage means little without workable terms.
• Payment options — the range of deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, and any fees.
• Game range — breadth across slots, table games, and live-dealer studios, not just one category padded out.
• Site usability and support — how easy the platform is to navigate on mobile, and whether help channels are actually staffed.

Editorial ratings reflect this research, not customer reviews or star ratings pulled from elsewhere. We reviewed each brand's public terms, banking pages, and game lobbies to reach a score — we did not deposit, wager, or withdraw funds ourselves, and we make no claim to have done so.

What you'll find across the site

The homepage carries our current rankings and full mini-reviews of leading brands, with detail on bonuses, payment methods, and games. If you're weighing up non GamStop casinos and how they compare with UK-licensed sites, that's the page built to answer it in depth. This page is simply about who we are and how we work — it doesn't repeat those rankings or their terms.

A word on responsible play

Sites outside GamStop are not subject to the same self-exclusion tools as Gambling Commission-licensed operators, which is exactly why some readers seek them out — but it also means the usual safety net isn't there by default. We think that's worth being upfront about. If you want to understand self-exclusion options, deposit limits, or where to find support, our responsible gambling page covers that in more detail. Nothing on auto-retail.co.uk is aimed at anyone under 18, and every offer we mention should be read alongside its full terms before you commit any money.

What we don't do

• We don't accept payment in exchange for a higher ranking or a better review.
• We don't claim a brand is licensed or regulated unless that's stated on the operator's own site.
• We don't invent bonus terms, payment speeds, or game counts — figures on this site come from what operators publish.
• We don't tell readers what to do with their own money. We lay out the facts and let you decide.

Keeping the information current

Casino terms, bonus structures, and payment options change often, and new operators enter this market regularly. We revisit our research periodically to keep pages current, but always check an operator's own terms page before depositing — offers and conditions can change faster than any comparison site can track.

Get in touch

Spotted something out of date, or want to flag a brand we should look at? Our contact page has the details for reaching the team. We read everything that comes in, even if we can't always reply individually.