About Us

Betting Sites Not On Gamstop is an independent research site built for UK sports bettors who have self-excluded through GamStop and want a clear, honest look at the betting sites operating outside that scheme. We don't take bets ourselves. What we do is examine operators licensed and based outside the UK, compare what they offer against each other, and put the results in one place so you don't have to trawl forums and betting groups to work out which sites are worth your attention.

Why this site exists

GamStop is a UK self-exclusion scheme that only covers operators holding a UK Gambling Commission licence. Plenty of bettors reach the end of their exclusion period, or simply want more choice than the UKGC market allows, and start looking at sports betting sites that sit outside that system entirely. These operators are typically licensed in other jurisdictions — Curaçao and Malta being common examples — and are under no obligation to check the GamStop register, so a previous UK self-exclusion doesn't automatically stop someone from opening an account. Our job is to explain how that market works, what's genuinely different about it, and which operators are actually worth considering, rather than leaving readers to guess.

What we look at when we rank a site

Commission never buys a better position on this site. Every operator on our list is placed according to the same set of practical criteria, and we say so plainly where a site falls short as well as where it stands out. Here's what informs our ranking:

• Licensing and standing — where the operator is licensed, and whether that licence is current and verifiable
• Sports markets and coverage — the depth of football, horse racing and other sports on offer, and whether niche markets are covered alongside the mainstream ones
• Betting features — cash out, bet builders, live/in-play betting and how usable these actually are on desktop and mobile
• Odds and pricing — how competitive the prices are against comparable operators
• Welcome offers and ongoing promotions — the headline figure, but also the deposit requirement, wagering conditions and time limits attached to it
• Payment methods — deposit and withdrawal options relevant to UK users, along with processing times and any limits or fees
• Customer support — how easy it is to reach a real person when something goes wrong

We reassess this list periodically as offers, features and operator terms change, so the sites shown reflect our most recent research rather than a one-off review from years ago.

What sets non GamStop bookies apart

Sites operating outside GamStop tend to differ from UKGC-licensed bookies in a few practical ways: larger and more flexible welcome bonuses, fewer deposit and stake restrictions, a broader range of payment options including cryptocurrency in some cases, and betting limits that aren't automatically capped after a self-exclusion. Many also run alongside casino products, giving bettors who enjoy both sports and casino games a single account to manage. We cover the sports betting side of these operators here, while our dedicated non GamStop casinos guide looks at the casino products the same brands often run in parallel.

Where our information comes from

Our write-ups are built from publicly available information published by each operator — their terms and conditions, promotional pages, licensing details and payment documentation — cross-checked where possible against user-facing evidence such as site behaviour and stated policies. We don't claim to have deposited or wagered with every brand we cover; where we haven't verified something first-hand, we say so rather than presenting it as tested fact.

How we make money, and why it doesn't skew the rankings

Betting Sites Not On Gamstop earns commission when a reader clicks through to an operator and opens an account. That's how independent comparison sites like this one stay free to use. It does not buy an operator a higher position, a better rating, or a more flattering write-up — the criteria above decide the order, not the commercial relationship. If a site has a genuine drawback, whether that's a high wagering requirement, a slow withdrawal method or thin market coverage in a particular sport, we'll say so.

Betting responsibly, even outside GamStop

Choosing to bet with an operator outside the GamStop scheme is a legal decision available to UK adults aged 18 and over, and nothing on this site suggests otherwise. But stepping outside a self-exclusion tool is worth doing with your eyes open. If you've previously self-excluded, it's worth thinking honestly about why, and setting your own limits — deposit caps, session reminders, time away from the account — even where the operator doesn't enforce them for you. Our Responsible Gambling page has practical guidance on setting those boundaries yourself.

Get in touch

If you've spotted something out of date, have a question about how we reached a particular rating, or want to flag an operator we haven't covered, our Contact Us page is the quickest way to reach us. We also keep full detail on how the site operates in our Terms and Conditions.