Responsible Gambling

Betting should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. Because this site covers bookmakers that are not on GamStop and not regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, responsible gambling matters even more here: the safety nets you rely on at UK-licensed books may not exist offshore.

What GamStop is — and what "not on GamStop" really means

GamStop is the UK's free national self-exclusion scheme. When you register, every UKGC-licensed operator must block you for the period you choose (6 months, 1 year or 5 years). Sites "not on GamStop" are licensed overseas, so they are not connected to the scheme — which is exactly why they remain accessible. If you have self-excluded, that decision was made to protect you. Please do not look for ways around it.

Protections you give up offshore

• No UKGC complaints route or independent ADR if a dispute arises.
• UK affordability checks, deposit-limit rules and GAMSTOP exclusion do not apply.
• Player-funds protection and advertising standards vary by jurisdiction.

Stay in control

• Set a budget before you play and never chase losses.
• Use operator tools — deposit limits, time-outs and reality checks where offered.
• Block gambling sites with software such as Gamban, or bank card gambling blocks from Monzo, Starling, Barclays, Lloyds and others.
• Never bet under the influence or to recover money.

Where to get free, confidential help

You must be 18 or over to gamble. When the fun stops, stop.