About us ᐉ Independent reviews and methodology ᐉ Non GamStop

We are an independent editorial team that reviews online casinos not registered with GamStop. Our work is informational: we study sites, test them, and publish structured assessments. We are not a casino, a game provider, or a bookmaker, and we do not accept bets or process any payments. Our purpose is to help readers understand how non GamStop platforms operate so they can weigh their options with clear, verified information rather than marketing language.

Who we are

Our reviews are prepared by analyst James Holloway, who leads the research and testing process behind every page. His job is to examine each platform in detail, compare findings against our fixed criteria, and record results in a consistent format.

We keep a firm line between description and promotion. When we describe a bonus, a payout time, or a licence, we report what we observed, not what a site advertises. This approach keeps our material grounded in evidence and helps readers form their own view.

How we test and verify

Every site passes through the same review process before we publish anything. We do not rank platforms on reputation alone; each assessment is built from hands- on checks and documented observations.

Our methodology rests on four core steps:

1. testing on real accounts, so we experience registration, gameplay, and cashout as a user would;
2. verifying the offshore licence, whether it is issued in Curaçao, Anjouan, or by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission;
3. measuring withdrawal times, by requesting real payouts and recording how long each method takes;
4. reviewing bonus conditions, including wagering requirements, caps, and the terms that decide whether an offer is fair.

We repeat these checks periodically, because terms and ownership can change. When a site alters its conditions, we update the review to reflect what we find, so our pages stay in step with the current state of each platform.

Editorial independence

Independence is the foundation of everything we publish. Our assessments are based on our own testing and analysis, not on the interests of any operator. We do not let commercial arrangements influence a verdict, and a positive review is never something a site can arrange.

We separate factual reporting from any external references, and we avoid promotional bias in the language we use. If a platform performs poorly on payouts, bonus fairness, or transparency, we say so plainly. Readers deserve an honest account, including the drawbacks, so they can judge each option on its merits.

Consistency is what keeps that judgement fair. We apply the same criteria to every platform, whether it is well known or new to the market, and we record the reasoning behind each score. Where our findings are limited - for instance, when a payout method could not be tested - we say so rather than filling the gap with assumptions.

A note on non GamStop sites

We think it is important to be direct about what non GamStop means. These platforms operate outside the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and are not covered by GamStop, the national self- exclusion scheme. They hold offshore licences instead, which carry different rules and different levels of oversight.

This distinction matters. Protections that UK- licensed sites must provide are not guaranteed offshore, and dispute resolution can be harder to pursue. We do not present these sites as a safer or better choice; we describe how they work and leave the decision with the reader. Anyone who has chosen to self- exclude through GamStop should think carefully before using a platform that sits outside that system.

Contact

We welcome questions, corrections, and feedback about our reviews or our process. Communication helps us keep our material accurate and useful, and we read every message we receive.

You can reach the team by email at [email protected]. We aim to reply within a reasonable timeframe and to give clear, straightforward answers. This page takes effect from the date of its publication on the site, and we revise it whenever our methods or standards change.