Who We Are
We are an independent editorial team based in the UK. Our sole focus is reviewing offshore bookmakers that fall outside the GamStop self-exclusion scheme. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or owned by any bookmaker we review.
Our writers have a combined background in consumer finance, sports betting regulation, and digital journalism. You get straightforward assessments, not sales copy.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: help UK adults who have self-excluded via GamStop make informed decisions about offshore alternatives. We do not push you towards any single site. We give you the facts, and you decide.
We believe adults deserve accurate, unbiased information. That means publishing negative findings just as readily as positive ones.
What We Review and How Often
We review more than 50 non-GamStop bookmakers every year. Each review is updated at least once every 12 months, or sooner if a site changes its terms. You will always see a “last reviewed” date at the top of each page.
Our team actively tests accounts, places real wagers, and contacts customer support directly. We do not rely solely on operator-supplied information.
Our Review Methodology
Every bookmaker we assess goes through a five-stage process. Each stage carries equal weight in our final verdict.
- Licensing check: We verify the licence type and issuing authority. We accept Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Curacao eGaming, and Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission licences as baseline standards.
- Bonus fairness: We read the full terms of every welcome offer. We flag wagering requirements above 30x, short expiry windows under 7 days, and restricted sports markets.
- Withdrawal speed: We test actual cashout times. We note the fastest and slowest methods, typical processing windows, and any fees charged by the operator.
- Customer support: We contact each site via live chat and email. We record response times and measure the quality of answers against a standard set of test questions.
- Responsible gambling tools: We check whether the site offers deposit limits, session timers, self-exclusion options, and links to support organisations. Sites with no tools receive a lower overall score.
Our Scoring System
Each bookmaker receives a score out of 10. The score is a weighted average across all five criteria above. A site scoring below 5 out of 10 is listed with a clear warning, not a recommendation.
You can filter our reviews by score, licence type, or sport coverage. We update the filter index monthly.
Editorial Independence
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click through and register, we may earn a commission. This never influences our scores or written assessments.
Our editorial policy requires that affiliate relationships are disclosed on every relevant page. You will always know when a commercial relationship exists.
Responsible Gambling Disclaimer
This site does not encourage you to bypass GamStop. GamStop exists to protect people from gambling-related harm. If you registered with GamStop, please consider whether that decision still serves your wellbeing.
If you are concerned about your betting habits, contact one of the following organisations:
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org, National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk, helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
Betting carries financial risk. You should never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Contact Us
You can reach our editorial team via the contact form on this site. We respond to factual corrections, licensing queries, and reader tips within 3 working days. We do not accept paid editorial submissions.