Who We Are
We are an independent editorial team based in the UK. Our sole focus is reviewing offshore bookmakers that operate outside the GamStop self-exclusion scheme. We are not affiliated with any single operator, and no bookmaker pays for a favourable review.
Our Mission
You deserve accurate, unbiased information about your options. Many UK adults have self-excluded via GamStop and later want to understand what legitimate offshore alternatives exist. We provide that information clearly, without pressure or promotion.
What We Review
We assess more than 50 non-GamStop bookmakers every year. Each review covers licensing, bonus fairness, withdrawal speed, customer support quality, and responsible gambling tools. We publish findings whether the result is positive or negative.
Our Review Methodology
Licensing Verification
Every bookmaker we assess must hold a valid licence from a recognised authority. We accept licences issued by the Malta Gaming Authority, the Curacao eGaming regulator, or the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. Unlicensed operators are excluded from our index immediately.
Bonus Fairness Assessment
We read the full terms of every welcome offer before scoring it. A wagering requirement above 40x is flagged as unfair in our review. We check maximum bet limits, game restrictions, and expiry windows on every bonus we assess.
Withdrawal Speed Testing
We record actual processing times reported by verified users and our own test accounts. A bookmaker that takes longer than five business days to process a standard withdrawal receives a reduced score. We note which payment methods, such as Skrill or Bitcoin, deliver the fastest results.
Customer Support Quality
We contact each bookmaker’s support team via live chat and email before publishing a review. Response time, accuracy of answers, and availability hours are all recorded. A support team that cannot answer basic account questions within 24 hours is noted as a weakness.
Responsible Gambling Tools
We check whether each offshore site offers deposit limits, session time reminders, and self-exclusion options of its own. These tools matter even when a bookmaker sits outside the GamStop network. Sites with no responsible gambling features receive a clear warning in our review.
Our Editorial Standards
Every review is written by a named team member with verifiable knowledge of UK betting markets. We update reviews when operators change their terms, licence status, or withdrawal policies. Reader feedback is reviewed weekly and incorporated into published scores where evidence supports a change.
Responsible Gambling Disclaimer
This website does not encourage you to bypass GamStop or any self-exclusion commitment you have made. GamStop exists to protect people, and we respect that purpose fully. If you are struggling with gambling-related harm, please contact one of the organisations below before making any decisions.
- BeGambleAware, www.begambleaware.org, free support and advice 24 hours a day
- GamCare, www.gamcare.org.uk, free counselling and a national helpline on 0808 8020 133
Our content is intended for adults aged 18 and over only. If you are currently registered with GamStop, we strongly recommend speaking to a support service before seeking alternatives. Betting carries financial risk, and past losses cannot be recovered through further betting.