This site exists to give you clear, factual information about offshore bookmakers. You may have self-excluded via GamStop and still want to understand your options. We cover that honestly, without pressure or bias.
Our Mission
We help UK adults make informed decisions about betting sites not on GamStop. Our goal is accuracy, not promotion. You will never find us pushing a single bookmaker over another for commercial reasons.
Who We Are
Our team consists of independent reviewers with backgrounds in consumer finance and regulated gambling markets. We hold no affiliate exclusivity agreements with any bookmaker we cover. Every opinion you read here is formed after hands-on testing.
What We Review Each Year
We assess more than 50 non-GamStop bookmakers every year. Each review is updated when terms, licences, or withdrawal policies change. You get current information, not outdated snapshots.
Our Review Methodology
Every bookmaker we assess goes through a structured, multi-stage process. We apply the same criteria to every site, regardless of brand size. Below is exactly how we work.
Licensing Check
We verify the licence held by each operator before anything else. Accepted regulators include the Malta Gaming Authority, the Curacao eGaming Authority, and the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. Sites without a valid licence from one of these bodies are excluded from our listings.
Bonus Fairness
We read the full terms attached to every welcome offer and reload bonus. We flag wagering requirements above 35x as unfair to you. We also check for game restrictions, time limits, and maximum withdrawal caps on bonus winnings.
Withdrawal Speed
We test actual withdrawal times using e-wallets, bank transfers, and crypto where available. A site that processes e-wallet withdrawals in under 24 hours scores higher than one that takes 5 business days. We record the method, the amount tested, and the time taken.
Customer Support
We contact support via live chat and email during both peak and off-peak hours. Response time, accuracy of answers, and tone are all recorded. A site that takes over 12 hours to reply to an email receives a lower support rating.
Responsible Gambling Tools
We check whether each site offers deposit limits, session time reminders, and self-exclusion options of its own. These tools matter even on sites outside the GamStop network. A bookmaker that provides none of these tools is flagged clearly in our review.
Our Independence
We may earn referral fees from some bookmakers we list. This does not alter our ratings or written assessments. Our methodology is applied identically whether or not a commercial relationship exists.
Responsible Gambling Disclaimer
This site does not encourage you to bypass GamStop or any other self-exclusion scheme. GamStop exists to protect people who have chosen to limit their betting. If you registered with GamStop, we strongly encourage you to reflect on that decision before seeking alternatives.
If you are concerned about your betting habits, please contact one of the following organisations:
- BeGambleAware, begambleaware.org, free helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GamCare, gamcare.org.uk, free helpline: 0808 8020 133
Betting should remain a controlled, budgeted activity. You are responsible for the choices you make with the information we provide.