About Us
davespikey.co.uk is an independent comparison site focused on casinos and betting sites that operate outside the Gamstop self-exclusion scheme. This page explains who we are, how we work, and what you can reasonably expect from the reviews and rankings you find here.
What We Do
We research, review and compare online casinos that are not registered with Gamstop — the UK's voluntary self-exclusion programme. Our coverage is aimed at adults in Great Britain who are looking for factual, side-by-side information about the sites available to them, including welcome offers, game ranges, payment options, return-to-player rates and licensing status.
Every site listed on davespikey.co.uk has been reviewed against a consistent set of criteria. We assess things like the credibility of the licence held, the transparency of bonus terms, the breadth of the games catalogue, deposit and withdrawal methods available in GBP, and the quality of customer support. Our editorial ratings reflect that research — they are not customer-review aggregates, and they are not for sale.
How Our Rankings Work
The casinos that appear at the top of our lists earn their position through research, not through the size of their commercial relationship with us. We do have affiliate arrangements with some of the sites we cover — meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and register — but those arrangements do not determine rank order or editorial scores.
The factors we weight most heavily are:
- Licensing and player protection — the jurisdiction the site is licensed in, and what recourse a player has if something goes wrong
- Bonus value and fairness — headline offer size, wagering requirements, time limits and game restrictions
- Return-to-player (RTP) — whether the site publishes RTP data and how its published figures compare across categories
- Payment methods — availability of GBP accounts, card and e-wallet options, and realistic withdrawal timescales
- Game range — the depth of slots, table games and live-dealer content from credible software providers
- User experience — ease of registration, mobile usability and the responsiveness of support
Commission does not buy position. A site with a larger affiliate deal will not rank above a better-reviewed competitor.
Who This Site Is For
Our primary audience is adults aged 18 and over, based in Great Britain, who are researching non-Gamstop casino options. We do not provide advice on whether self-exclusion should or should not be maintained — that is a personal decision. What we provide is factual comparison information so that readers can make an informed choice.
If you are looking for a broader overview of the options currently available, our ranked list of non-Gamstop casinos covers the top-rated sites in detail.
Our Editorial Standards
We hold ourselves to a straightforward set of standards:
- We only name and review sites that we have actually researched. We do not invent catalogue counts, licence details, payout speeds or offer terms.
- Where a fact cannot be independently verified, we say so rather than guessing.
- Every recommendation includes at least one genuine limitation. No site is presented as perfect.
- Advertised bonus values and RTP figures are described as advertised — we do not present promotional claims as tested results.
- Material conditions (wagering requirements, caps, eligible games) sit next to the offer they qualify, not buried in a footnote.
Commercial Transparency
davespikey.co.uk earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. When you click a link to a casino and create an account, we may receive a commission from that operator. This is standard practice for comparison sites in this sector. It does not affect which sites appear, their ranking position or the content of any review. Sites that do not have a commercial arrangement with us are still included if our research supports their inclusion.
We review our rankings regularly to ensure they reflect current site performance rather than historical relationships.
Responsible Gambling
We take our responsibilities seriously. All content on this site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. Gambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a source of income. If you have concerns about your gambling habits — or those of someone you know — please visit our responsible gambling page for links to support organisations and practical guidance on setting limits.
Non-Gamstop casinos sit outside the UK Gambling Commission's self-exclusion framework by design. That means Gamstop exclusions do not apply to them automatically. Readers who are registered with Gamstop should be aware of this before proceeding, and should consider whether visiting sites outside that framework is appropriate for their circumstances.
Get in Touch
We welcome feedback on our reviews — whether you have spotted an error, want to flag a change at one of the sites we cover, or simply have a question about how we work. Accurate, up-to-date information is only possible with input from people who are actually using these sites.
You can reach us via our contact page. We aim to respond to all substantive enquiries within a reasonable time.
Before reaching out, it is worth checking our terms and conditions, which cover the basis on which the information on this site is provided and the limits of our liability for decisions made using it.