About Us
brantacan.co.uk is an independent research and comparison site built for UK players looking at casinos not on GamStop. We're not a casino ourselves, and we don't process bets or bonuses. What we do is dig into the operators available to GB players outside the GamStop self-exclusion scheme, weigh up what each one actually offers, and lay it out plainly so you can decide for yourself what suits you.
This page explains who's behind the site, how we put our rankings together, and what we mean when we talk about PayPal casinos not on GamStop specifically — since payment method is one of the most common questions we get asked.
Why This Site Exists
GamStop is a free UK self-exclusion scheme that blocks a person from sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It's a genuinely useful tool for anyone who wants to restrict their access to UKGC-regulated gambling. But it isn't the only kind of casino available to a UK player, and plenty of readers come to us wanting to understand the alternative: casinos licensed elsewhere, typically in Curaçao or similar jurisdictions, that sit outside the GamStop network and outside UKGC oversight.
We built brantacan.co.uk to cover that market honestly — what these sites offer, how they're regulated, what to check before signing up, and where they genuinely differ from a UKGC casino. We don't tell readers what to do with that information. We just make sure it's accurate and current as of {{ page.updated_at }}.
What We Actually Look At
Every operator that appears in our rankings, including Betmica, Kikibet, Betninja and the rest of our top ten, is assessed against the same set of criteria:
| Criteria | What we check |
|---|---|
| Licensing | Which jurisdiction issued the operator's licence and what that licence actually covers |
| Payment methods | Which deposit and withdrawal options are supported, including whether PayPal or other e-wallets are available for GB players |
| Game range | The mix of slots, table games and live dealer titles, and which software studios supply them |
| Bonus terms | The headline offer alongside wagering requirements, time limits and any game restrictions |
| Support and site conduct | How easy it is to reach support, and whether terms are presented clearly upfront |
Commission from any operator we link to never buys a better position. A brand's rank on this site reflects our editorial assessment of the factors above, not what we're paid if you click through.
Our PayPal Focus
A large share of our readers land here specifically hunting for a PayPal-friendly option among casinos not on GamStop. PayPal isn't universally supported at non-UKGC operators — availability shifts by brand and can change without much notice — so where a site in our rankings does accept it, or offers a comparable e-wallet route, we note it as part of our payment assessment rather than assuming it. We'd rather tell you to check the cashier page directly at sign-up than promise something that's since changed.
What "Non GamStop" Actually Means for a GB Player
Casinos not on GamStop are typically licensed outside the UK, most often in Curaçao, and are not connected to the GamStop database. That means GamStop self-exclusion has no effect on your ability to register with them. It also means the consumer protections attached to a UKGC licence — such as mandatory affordability checks, UK-specific dispute resolution and GamStop enrolment itself — don't apply in the same way. We set this out plainly on our non GamStop casinos UK guide, which goes into far more detail on licensing, eligibility and how these sites compare to UKGC-regulated ones.
None of this makes these sites illegal to use, and we're not here to tell you they shouldn't exist or that you shouldn't consider them. Our job is simply to make sure you understand what you're signing up to before you do.
What Draws Readers to This Market
Readers tell us a few things repeatedly come up when they look at non GamStop sites:
- Access to welcome offers and reload bonuses that some UKGC brands don't match in size
- A broader spread of game providers, since these operators aren't restricted to UKGC-approved software lists
- Alternative payment routes, including some e-wallets and crypto options not always available on UK-licensed sites
- A different sign-up and verification process, which some players find quicker
We report on these points where the data supports them. We don't inflate them, and every review carries at least one limitation alongside the positives, because no operator is flawless.
How We Keep Ratings Honest
We earn revenue through affiliate commission when a reader clicks through to an operator and signs up. That relationship is disclosed wherever we present ranked offers, and it does not decide where a brand sits in our table. Ratings are set by our editorial process; if a site tightens its terms, changes its payment options or runs into licensing issues, we update the entry rather than leave it standing.
We also point readers towards support resources rather than away from them. Anyone who wants to understand self-exclusion tools, including how to apply similar restrictions at non-UKGC operators, should read our Responsible Gambling page before signing up anywhere. Full terms covering how we present offers and ratings sit on our Terms and Conditions page.
Get in Touch
If something on this site looks out of date, or you've spotted a change at one of the operators we cover, we want to hear about it. Our Contact Us page is the quickest way to reach us, and every message gets read by a real person on the editorial team.
Non Gamstop Casinos is written and maintained with input from Fraser Maxwell, and every page is reviewed periodically to keep the information current for GB readers. This is a resource for adults aged 18 and over; nothing on this site is intended for anyone under that age.