About Us

Non Gamstop Casinos exists to help adults in Great Britain who have self-excluded through GAMSTOP find clear, honest information about casinos operating outside that scheme. We don't run any casino ourselves — our job is to research the market, compare what's on offer, and lay it out so you can make an informed choice.

Why this site was built

GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme, letting players block themselves from all sites licensed by the Gambling Commission for a set period. It's a genuinely useful tool for people who want a break from Gambling Commission-regulated sites. But it only covers operators holding that specific licence — it has no reach over casinos licensed elsewhere, such as in Curaçao. Plenty of readers land here simply wanting to understand what those non-GamStop platforms actually offer, how they differ from UK-licensed sites, and what to check before creating an account. That's the gap anthonyhead.org fills.

What we actually do

Every brand featured on this site has been researched against the same set of criteria, so the comparisons hold up regardless of which casino you're looking at. We look at:

• Welcome offers and ongoing bonuses — the headline percentage and cap, the free spins attached, and the wagering conditions that come with them
• Game range — slots, table games, live-dealer studios and any niche categories such as crash games or jackpots
• Payment methods — what's available for UK players, including card and e-wallet options, and the deposit and withdrawal timings attached to each
• Licensing and operating basis — which authority issued the casino's licence and what that means in practice
• Site usability — how the casino performs on mobile, how support is handled, and how straightforward account verification is

Where a site sits in our tables and where it's ranked reflects this research, not who pays us. That distinction matters, so we've set it out plainly below.

How we're funded

anthonyhead.org may earn commission when a reader clicks through to a casino and signs up. This is standard for comparison sites and it's how we keep the research free to read. It does not influence how a brand is rated, reviewed or positioned — the same checks apply whether or not a commercial relationship exists, and no operator can buy a higher position on this page.

How we rate and rank the casinos we cover

Our editorial rating combines the factors listed above into a single score out of 10, with more weight given to the things that matter most for players outside GAMSTOP: how usable the welcome bonus actually is once wagering terms are applied, the breadth of the game library, and how straightforward deposits and withdrawals are. We revisit ratings when terms change or when a casino updates its offer, and we note where a brand is new to the market rather than presenting it as long-established.

A few of the casinos we currently cover, and the reason each earns its place on our list:

• Betmica — tops our list on the strength of a large headline welcome package (570% up to £5,700 plus 270 free spins). A bonus this size will carry wagering requirements and game contribution rules worth reading before you deposit, and the size of the offer alone shouldn't be the only reason to sign up.
• Kikibet — close behind with a 350% match up to £5,555 and 300 free spins, giving a wide spread between smaller and larger first deposits. As with any percentage-match offer, check the maximum bonus conversion and spin value before assuming the full amount applies to you.
• Betninja — offers a flat £1,000 bonus plus 100 free spins, a simpler structure than the percentage-based offers above, which can suit players who'd rather know the exact cap upfront than calculate a percentage of their deposit.

Further down the list, brands such as WinnerIsland, Rivo, Smash Casino, Nightluck, Zombillion, Daytonaspin and Gambiva are also researched to the same standard — you'll find their offers and ratings in the comparison table on our non GamStop casinos guide, alongside a fuller rundown of games, payments and what to look for.

Non GamStop casinos versus UK-licensed sites

It's worth being upfront about the practical differences. UK Gambling Commission-licensed casinos are the ones GAMSTOP can block; they follow Commission rules on deposit limits, affordability checks and advertising. Casinos operating under other licences — commonly Curaçao — sit outside GAMSTOP's reach and often outside the Commission's rulebook too, which is exactly why they're accessible to self-excluded players. That also means the consumer protections, complaint routes and advertising standards can differ from what you'd find at a Commission-licensed site, so it's worth reading a casino's own terms and licence details before playing rather than assuming UK-style safeguards automatically apply.

What we won't do

We don't tell readers whether to gamble or how to spend their money, and we don't pretend a bonus removes the risk that comes with any casino game. If you've self-excluded and are thinking about your next step, our responsible gambling page has practical information on staying in control, including how self-exclusion works and where to find support if gambling has stopped feeling fun.

Questions, corrections or feedback

If you spot an offer that's changed, a licence detail that needs updating, or you simply want to ask us something, our contact page has the details. We keep offers and ratings under regular review, and reader corrections are one of the ways we catch changes quickly. Full terms covering how the site is used are set out in our Terms and Conditions.

This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over only.