About Us

Non Gamstop Bets is an independent comparison and information resource for UK sports bettors who want to understand their options beyond the Gamstop self-exclusion scheme. This page explains who we are, how we work, and what you can expect from the information we publish.

Who We Are

We are a team of researchers and sports betting enthusiasts based in the UK. We built Non Gamstop Bets (wineskills.co.uk) because we recognised a genuine gap: punters who had self-excluded via Gamstop were searching for straightforward, honest guidance on offshore and internationally licensed bookmakers, and most of what they found was either thinly researched or commercially biased.

We are not a bookmaker, a casino operator or a gambling business. We do not accept bets, hold funds or issue licences. Everything on this site is editorial — research, assessment and comparison — and the operators we cover are entirely separate businesses.

What We Cover and Why

Our primary focus is betting sites not on Gamstop — bookmakers licensed in jurisdictions outside the UK Gambling Commission's remit, which are therefore not connected to the Gamstop self-exclusion register. We cover sports betting markets across football, horse racing, tennis, cricket and more, as well as the features, bonuses and payment methods those platforms offer.

We also publish guidance on online casinos not on Gamstop for readers whose interests extend beyond sports wagering, and we maintain a responsible gambling resource for anyone who wants to review their relationship with betting before exploring their options.

Our pages are written for adults who have made an informed choice to look at alternatives to UK-regulated bookmakers. We do not make that choice for our readers, and we do not suggest that anyone should bet more than they are comfortable with.

How We Research and Rate

Every bookmaker featured on this site goes through a structured review process before it appears in our rankings. No operator can buy its way to the top of our lists — commission arrangements, where they exist, have no bearing on editorial position. The factors we assess include:

• Licensing and regulatory standing — the jurisdiction under which the operator holds its licence, and what consumer protections that jurisdiction provides
• Sports markets and bet types — the breadth of coverage across football, horse racing and other sports, and whether specialist markets are available
• Odds competitiveness — how the bookmaker's prices compare across popular markets
• Betting features — availability of cash out, live in-play betting, bet builder tools and streaming
• Bonuses and promotions — the headline welcome offer and ongoing promotions, assessed alongside their full terms and wagering conditions
• Payment methods — which deposit and withdrawal options are available to UK customers, and how quickly funds are processed
• Mobile experience — whether the platform works well on a phone browser or dedicated app
• Customer support — response times, available channels and the quality of assistance offered

We update our assessments regularly. Offers change, operators update their platforms, and terms shift — so we revisit each listing to ensure what we publish reflects current reality rather than an outdated snapshot.

Commercial Disclosure

Non Gamstop Bets earns revenue through affiliate arrangements with some of the operators we feature. If you click through from this site and register or deposit with a bookmaker, we may receive a commission from that operator. This comes at no additional cost to you.

That commercial relationship does not determine where an operator ranks, how it is described, or whether we include it at all. Operators we consider unsuitable are not featured regardless of any financial arrangement. Our rankings reflect our editorial assessment, and we will note limitations alongside every recommendation — including those of operators we rank highly.

Our Editorial Standards

We hold ourselves to a clear set of principles:

• We do not invent facts, fabricate ratings or reproduce operators' own marketing copy as though it were independent analysis.
• We do not claim to have tested, deposited at or withdrawn from any platform — our work is research and verification, not first-person gambling.
• We do not present advertised speeds or promotional claims as confirmed results.
• We correct errors promptly. If something we have published turns out to be inaccurate, we update or remove it.
• We only cover operators that we have been able to assess against our rating criteria. We do not list platforms simply because they offer an affiliate deal.

A Note on Responsible Gambling

Betting carries financial risk, and self-exclusion tools exist for a reason. If you have used Gamstop and are reconsidering, we encourage you to read our responsible gambling guidance before making any decisions. It sets out the tools and support services available in the UK, independent of any bookmaker.

All content on this site is intended for readers aged 18 and over. By using wineskills.co.uk, you confirm that you meet that requirement.

Get in Touch

If you have a question about our editorial process, want to flag an inaccuracy, or need to reach us for any other reason, visit our contact page. We aim to respond to all genuine enquiries promptly.

You can also review the rules that govern your use of this site on our terms and conditions page.