A casino “not on GAMSTOP” is a gambling site with no licence in Great Britain. That is exactly why GAMSTOP does not reach it: every company licensed in Great Britain must be part of GAMSTOP. The Gambling Commission warns that such sites often lack age verification, responsible gambling tools, secure payments and a proper dispute scheme. Some block payouts or set withdrawal limits too high to reach, and players face risks of identity theft and fraud.
If you searched for it because you want to play tonight, that is an honest reason, and it deserves an honest answer. We name no sites and link to none. Checked on 15 October 2026.
What “not on GAMSTOP” actually means
All online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain must be part of GAMSTOP, and they check it when you register or log in. A site that calls itself “not on GAMSTOP” is telling you one thing about itself: it holds no licence in Great Britain. It is not a gap in GAMSTOP. It is simply a site GAMSTOP cannot reach.
What the Gambling Commission says you risk
- Missing basics: unlicensed sites often lack age verification and responsible gambling tools.
- Your money: the Commission says some illegal gambling sites are blocking payouts or setting withdrawal limits so high they are unattainable. Secure payment systems are often missing too.
- Nowhere to turn: there is often no appropriate dispute resolution scheme, so there is a lack of recourse if things go wrong.
- Your data: the Commission points to serious data protection concerns, with risks of identity theft and fraud.
- The game itself: it warns of increased risks from unfair gaming practices and financial loss.
- Who is behind it: many of these operators imitate legitimate businesses, and in some cases illegal gambling is linked to organised criminal networks.
Why these sites find you when you search
The search results are not neutral. The Gambling Commission names the targeting of vulnerable consumers through search terms such as NotonGamstop as a risk. It says unlicensed operators actively target British consumers by manipulating search engine results and exploiting social media platforms.
The Commission works with Google, Bing and Yahoo to delist illegal content, but it notes that sites often reappear. So a page that ranks high or looks professional tells you nothing about who runs it.
Wanting to play is not the problem
Wanting to play is not something to hide. It tells you something: GAMSTOP is still doing its job, and part of you is already thinking about the day after it. A site without a British licence does not change the reason you chose GAMSTOP. It only takes away the block you chose and the protections listed above.
The honest route
There are two honest options, and both are yours. You can keep GAMSTOP. Or, once your minimum period has ended, you can ask for removal with your own rules ready. No exclusion can be cancelled early, whatever the reason.
GAMSTOP will not contact you when your minimum period expires. You sign in to your account, check that it has expired and request removal by online chat or phone. A 24-hour cooling-off period follows. You don't have to quit. You have to be in control.
Three decisions to make before that day
- The amount before the app: decide how much you can spend in a week before you open any account again. A number, not a feeling.
- The time before the app: decide which days and for how long, before you log in.
- One person who knows: choose someone who gets to hear the real number.
If the urge is strong right now
If you have already played on one of these sites, you are not the first, and you don't need to say which one. The National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare, is on 0808 8020 133. It is free and confidential, and GamCare says it is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also use live chat or WhatsApp through GamCare. If it is urgent and you cannot get through, call Samaritans on 116 123. In an emergency, call 999.