To keep our reviews consistent, we evaluate each casino using a weighted scoring system. This allows us to compare platforms objectively based on the factors that matter most to players.
Our overall rating is calculated using the following criteria:
- Safety & Licensing – 30%
- Bonus Terms & Promotions – 25%
- Game Selection & Providers – 20%
- Payments & Payout Speed – 15%
- User Experience & Support – 10%
Casinos that perform consistently well across these categories rank higher in our comparisons.
Non GamStop casinos operate under Non GamStop casinos rather than UK Gambling Commission regulation. We focus on casinos licensed by recognised international regulators.
Curaçao eGaming
The most common licence among offshore casinos accepting UK players. It provides a basic regulatory framework and requires operators to meet certain operational standards.
Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
A well-known European regulator with stricter licensing requirements. Some international casinos operating outside the UK market hold MGA licences.
Anjouan Gaming Authority
Anjouan has become increasingly common among newer offshore casinos. The regulator provides licensing oversight and requires operators to maintain basic compliance standards for security, fairness, and player protection.
Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Based in Canada, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission has been licensing online gambling operators since 1999. It is considered one of the more established offshore regulators and requires operators to follow defined technical and operational rules.
Tobique Gaming Commission
The Tobique Gaming Commission is a newer offshore regulator based in Canada. Some international casino operators use Tobique licences to operate outside UK Gambling Commission oversight. While it is less established than regulators such as Curaçao or Kahnawake, it still requires licensed operators to meet basic operational and compliance standards.
These licences do not provide the same level of oversight as the UK Gambling Commission, but they still require operators to follow defined regulatory standards.
Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner
The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner has been licensing online gambling operators since the late 1990s, one of the longer track records among offshore regulators. Gibraltar’s status as a British Overseas Territory has historically attracted major operators. Bet365, William Hill, and 888 Holdings have all maintained Gibraltar licences alongside or prior to their UKGC registrations, which speaks to the jurisdiction’s standing in the industry.
Operators licensed in Gibraltar are required to maintain player fund protection and submit to regular audits. Like other offshore licences, a Gibraltar licence is not connected to GamStop and sits outside the UKGC framework, but among international regulators it is considered one of the more established options available to players.
