About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos was built for one type of reader: adults who have self-excluded through GAMSTOP but still want clear, honest information about the wider casino market operating outside that scheme. We're not a casino, and we don't process deposits or bets. We're an independent research resource that tracks, compares and rates operators licensed outside the UK so readers can make informed decisions.

Why This Site Exists

GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme, and it only covers operators holding a UK Gambling Commission licence. It has no reach over casinos licensed elsewhere — in Curaçao, for example, or other offshore jurisdictions. That's created a large, fast-moving market of casinos not on Gamstop, and a lot of confusing, contradictory or outdated information about it. Our job is to cut through that: plain write-ups, transparent scoring, and no assumption that our readers need to be talked down to.

We take no position on whether anyone should or shouldn't use these sites — that's a personal decision. What we do is make sure that if you're going to look into it, you're looking at accurate, current detail rather than marketing spin.

How We Research and Rank Casinos

Every operator on cigroup.org.uk is reviewed against the same set of practical criteria before it earns a place in our rankings:

• Licensing jurisdiction and what that licence actually covers
• Game library breadth — slots, table games and live-dealer studios
• Payment methods available to UK players, including deposit and withdrawal timeframes
• Welcome offers and the wagering conditions attached to them
• Site usability, mobile performance and customer support responsiveness

Editorial ratings shown on this site reflect that research, not customer reviews or advertiser input. Commission arrangements exist with some of the brands we feature, and this may earn us a payment if a reader signs up through our links — but it never decides an operator's position in our rankings. A brand pays the same whether it's rated 9.5 or not listed at all.

What We Actually Look At

Our reviews go beyond the headline welcome bonus. We look at the full range of games on offer — slot libraries, blackjack and roulette tables, and live-dealer rooms streamed from studios — because a strong sign-up offer means little if the ongoing library is thin. We also check what sits alongside the casino product itself: several of the operators we cover, including Betmica and Smash Casino, run sportsbook sections too, so readers interested in betting sites not on Gamstop aren't limited to slots and tables alone.

Payment methods matter just as much as game selection. Depending on the operator, UK players may find bank cards, e-wallets, crypto options and, in some cases, Paysafe vouchers. We flag minimum deposits, withdrawal processing times and any fees wherever an operator publishes them, and we note where information simply isn't disclosed rather than guessing.

A Snapshot of the Brands We Cover

Bonus percentages and spin counts are subject to the wagering requirements, minimum deposits and game restrictions each operator sets out on its own site — always worth checking before opting in. Full details sit on our main non-Gamstop casinos page, alongside the rest of the operators we track.

Where UK Rules Stand

Operators outside the UK Gambling Commission's remit are licensed instead by their own jurisdictions — commonly Curaçao — which set their own rules on player protection, dispute resolution and advertising standards. These protections differ from what a UK-licensed site offers, and readers should weigh that difference for themselves. We list licensing information where an operator publishes it, and we're straightforward when a brand doesn't disclose enough detail to make a confident judgement.

We also think it's worth understanding self-exclusion itself before deciding anything. GAMSTOP blocks access to UK-licensed sites only; it doesn't extend to offshore operators, and removing an exclusion or seeking further support is a personal process covered in detail on our responsible gambling page.

Who Writes and Updates This Site

Content on cigroup.org.uk is produced and maintained by our editorial team, drawing on publicly available licensing information, operator terms and direct research into each site's game library, payments and offers. Pages are reviewed periodically so that offer terms and operator details stay current, though gambling terms change quickly and we'd always encourage readers to verify specifics directly with the operator before signing up.

Get in Touch

If you've spotted something out of date, have a question about how we rate a particular brand, or want to suggest an operator for review, our contact page has the details. We read every message and use reader feedback to keep our research sharp.

All content on this site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Please review our terms and conditions and our responsible gambling guidance before using any operator we cover.